Inspector

1st Fire Protection Services•Lorena, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

1st FP Sprinkler Companies, LLC is a privately owned fire protection company that designs, fabricates, installs, maintains, and inspects fire protection systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The company is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Inspector for its Waco office. The inspector tests and inspects fire sprinkler and water-based systems, identifies deficiencies, troubleshoots existing conditions, and prepares detailed inspection reports. The role also involves reading and interpreting blueprints, manuals, drawings, specifications, and fire codes consistent with the employee’s experience level. The ideal candidate holds an RME-I License.

Requirements

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Clean driving record.
Knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes and standards for inspection, testing, and installation.
RME-I License required.
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Ability to work on ladders and lifts up to 50 feet tall.
Valid driver’s license.
2–3 years of experience inspecting various types of fire sprinkler systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reliable transportation.
Experience with MS Office, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

FAL, BPAT, FEL-B, FEL-A, or FEL-K credentials are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installation, and preventive maintenance on water-based and/or sprinkler systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and fire codes.
Test systems for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment.
Complete service documentation detailing findings as needed.
Coordinate inspection deficiencies with the service work required to correct them.
Communicate inspection or project delays, requirements, and job status to the Branch Manager so work is completed in accordance with the proposed scope.