Fire Technician III

Total Safety Careers • Port Arthur, TX

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About The Position

The Fire Technician III provides shop and field inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for fire protection and related safety equipment. Equipment may include portable and fixed fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, navigation aids, fire and gas detection systems, foam, dry chemical and gaseous suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems. The role handles more complex equipment and issues and serves customers in onshore and offshore environments.

The technician completes accurate inspection, repair, time, and expense documentation; reports deficiencies and recommends corrective actions; and participates in pre-job, job-update, and post-job briefs. The position also trains customers and less experienced technicians, helps prepare and load customer orders, maintains an orderly work area, and performs basic care of an assigned vehicle or trailer. It requires use of safety and communications equipment and a range of fall-protection equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, including State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations; offshore work also requires knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard, and ABS regulations.
• Proficiency in the care and use of site-specific, facility, and customer-required personal protective equipment.
• Respiratory Protection training and full certification to wear respiratory breathing equipment, including fit testing.
• Valid driver's license from the state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Safe driving record and ability to be insured under Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving a company truck.
• Willingness and availability to travel to customer sites, including short- and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card and pass required safety testing or classes, such as Basic Plus or OSHA 10-hour training.
• Required state fire licenses, if applicable, or the specified NICET certification: NICET Level II testing in three fire protection disciplines where state licensing is not required, or NICET Level III in two fire protection disciplines for appropriate service areas, before performing work in those areas.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a science or technical area.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fire protection equipment and systems.
• Complete inspection, repair, job-cost, expense, and time-sheet documentation accurately and promptly, and obtain customer signatures.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections and functional system tests, documenting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to customers.
• Conduct pre-job, job-update, and post-job completion briefs.
• Train customers and less experienced technicians.
• Assist with stocking, staging, and loading clean, tested equipment and customer orders.
• Maintain the work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED