Fire Technician

Total Safety • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Fire Technician to provide service, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment. Equipment may include portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems. Work may be performed in the shop or at customer sites, including industrial environments.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Safe driving record and eligibility for 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, which may include Basic Plus or OSHA 10-hour classes.
• Obtain an applicable state fire license, if required, or pass NICET Level II testing where state licensing is not required, for the appropriate service areas within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and components.
• Ability to operate, maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, including state, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations; Coast Guard and ABS regulations for offshore work.
• Proficiency in the care and use of site-specific, facility-required, and customer-required PPE.
• Respiratory Protection training and certification to wear respiratory breathing equipment, including fit testing, where required by the facility.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or a related industry.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.
• Associate degree, technical training, or military training.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and, when certified, repair of fire equipment and systems.
• Complete inspection and repair documentation accurately and on time; obtain customer signatures and document billable expenses and time.
• Learn to perform detailed visual inspections and functional system tests, report deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to customers.
• Learn to conduct pre-job, job-update, and post-job completion briefings.
• Assist with stocking clean, tested, ready-to-use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders for delivery.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicles and/or trailers.
• Learn to rig and use safety equipment, including retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
• Assist others as needed.

What This Job Offers

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