Tech IV - Lead Fire

Total Safety; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Tech IV Fire Technician to inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire protection equipment both onshore and offshore. You will document findings, perform functional tests, and advise customers on corrective actions.

A valid driver's license, TWIC eligibility, and Texas Fire Licenses are required, with NICET II targeted within 12 months. The role includes field travel, equipment handling, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites and offshore projects.
• Must obtain TWIC card and pass safety training (OSHA 10, Basic Plus).
• Must have Texas State Fire Licenses (FAL/FEL) and NICET II within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop or field inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of fire equipment.
• Document all inspection/repair work and obtain customer signatures for invoicing.
• Conduct visual inspections and functional tests; report deficiencies with recommendations.
• Pre/post job briefs and coordination with customers; assist with loading and staging equipment.
• Operate safety and communication devices; ensure proper PPE and safety practices.

Skills

Driver's license

Insurance proof

Willing to travel

Team player

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Tech IV Fire Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Tech IV Fire Technician provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment which typically includes but is not limited to portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, navigational aids, gaseous suppression systems and sprinkler systems.

Total Safetyis the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties

Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fixed breathing air systems, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems and components and water-based fire protection equipment.

Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.

Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment to report any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.

Conducts pre-job, job update and post job completion briefs.

Assists others in facilities including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.

Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.

Operates electronic safety and communications systems including portable gas monitors, hand-held radios, and other related equipment.

Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

Assists others as needed.

Skills And Experience

Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance. Must possess safe driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.

Forklift experience is considered a plus. Must pass internal forklift certification as required.

Must be willing to travel to customer’s site and available for travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.

Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing to include classes such as Basic Plus, OSHA 10 hour, etc.

Must have Texas State Fire Licenses (FAL/FEL) and pass NICET Level II testing within 12 months of hire date.

Consistently demonstrates the ability to operate assigned equipment meeting or exceeding service and quality targets.

Ability to operate and maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

Meets or exceeds service and quality targets with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, regardless of complexity and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.

Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities; i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.

Must have knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Proficiency in the care and use of all sites specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested) where required by facility.

Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.) Ability to author technical reports and correspondence. Second language is a plus. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization preferred. Daily customer contact. Frequent contact with other facility personnel to understand issues. Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel, training, coaching.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments.

May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration.

Works in customer environment.

May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.

Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.