Fire Extinguisher Technician

Total Safety•La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Fire Extinguisher Technician to provide service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire and safety equipment. Equipment may include portable and semi-portable extinguishers; lifesaving equipment and navigational aids; fire and gas detection systems; foam, dry chemical, and gaseous suppression systems; fixed breathing air systems; and sprinkler and other water-based fire protection systems. Work may be performed in the shop or at customer sites, including onshore and offshore exploration and production locations. The technician documents inspections and repairs, communicates deficiencies and recommended corrective actions to customers, and supports facility operations by preparing equipment and customer orders. The role operates safety and communications equipment and uses fall-protection gear. Work takes place in shop and industrial settings, indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to weather, vibration, high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or a related industry.
Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to assigned responsibilities, including state, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
Knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard, and ABS regulations when working offshore.
Experience installing plant-wide evacuation and gas detection systems, including rigid and EMT conduit installation and wire pulling.
Proficiency in the care and use of site-specific, facility-required, and customer-required personal protective equipment.
Respiratory-protection training and fit testing/certification to wear respiratory breathing equipment where required.
Ability to obtain a TWIC card and pass required safety testing and classes, such as Basic Plus or OSHA 10-hour.
Ability to obtain a driver's license with a DOT hazardous endorsement if required by the facility.
Required state fire licenses, where required, or NICET qualifications before performing work in applicable service areas: NICET Level II in two fire-protection disciplines if state licensing is not required, or NICET Level III in one fire-protection discipline.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a science or technical area is strongly preferred.
Forklift experience is a plus; internal forklift certification must be passed if required.

Responsibilities

Perform shop and field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment and related systems.
Complete inspection and repair documentation, job-cost billable expenses, and timesheets accurately and promptly; obtain customer signatures.
Conduct visual inspections and functional system tests, and report deficiencies and recommended corrective actions to customers.
Conduct pre-job, job-update, and post-job-completion briefings.
Stock shelves with clean, tested, ready-to-use equipment and pull, stage, and load customer orders for delivery.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and other assigned areas.
Perform basic maintenance and care of an assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
Operate electronic safety and communications equipment, including portable gas monitors and handheld radios.
Rig and use safety equipment, including retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
Work onshore and offshore when trained, authorized, and certified.