Inspector

1st Fire Protection Services•Lorena, TX

14d•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 has offices in San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, McAllen, Waco, Houston, College Station, and Lubbock. The Fire Sprinkler Inspector, based in the Waco office, tests and inspects fire sprinkler systems, identifies deficiencies, troubleshoots existing conditions, reads and interprets blueprints and manuals consistent with experience level, and prepares detailed reports about inspection deficiencies. The ideal candidate holds an RME-I License. The role includes routine inspections, testing, servicing, installation, and preventive maintenance of water-based and/or sprinkler systems. The inspector reads drawings, specifications, and fire codes; tests systems for leaks using air and liquid pressure equipment; documents findings; coordinates inspection deficiencies with the service needed to correct them; and keeps the Branch Manager informed about delays, requirements, and job status so customer work is completed according to the proposed scope.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installation, and preventive maintenance of 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 required to correct them.
Communicate inspection or project delays, requirements, and general job status to the Branch Manager to help ensure customer work is completed per the proposed scope.