Inspector - TRAVEL TEAM

Allied Fire Protection•Pearland, TX

11d

About The Position

The Inspector (RME-I) Travel Team performs fire protection system inspections at any of the company’s seven office locations. The role may follow a rotating schedule to meet on-demand customer needs and involves travel, including out-of-town and on-call work as needed. Company-provided travel resources include per diem, a company truck, gas card, toll tag, company cell phone, and tablet. Inspection work may cover sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, hood suppression systems, and special hazard systems, depending on the licenses held. Inspectors complete accurate inspection documentation, maintain working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards and system requirements, identify deficiencies and corrective service needs, and cross-train to obtain additional licenses. The Super Tech level holds all specified fire licenses and may lead large inspections and special projects, mentor technicians, and assist or fill in for the inspection manager. The role also requires consistent attention to safety, training, documentation, inventory and equipment care, jobsite organization, production efficiency, company procedures, customer satisfaction, quality control, professional communication, and teamwork. Inspectors must be able to work independently with moderate supervision and meet scheduled timeframes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hold the required NICET level for the trade and applicable, current Texas Department of Insurance license.
Maintain an RME-I license and obtain and maintain TCEQ backflow licensing (B-PAT), as required for assigned work.
Strong understanding of materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in installation, plus working knowledge of NFPA standards.
Current and valid Texas driver’s license, clean driving record, and acceptable criminal background.
Sprinkler work: minimum 5 years of experience; installation or service experience is a plus.
Alarm work: minimum 3 years of experience; installation or service experience is a plus.
Extinguisher work: minimum 2 years of experience.
Hood suppression work: minimum 3 years of experience.
Special hazard work: minimum 5 years of experience, FAL license, and related work experience.
Ability to take direction from upper management and accurately complete and maintain required paperwork.
Ability to maintain company vehicles and tools in accordance with company policy.
Willingness and ability to perform testing and maintenance.
Ability to identify and document inspection deficiencies and required corrective service.
Ability to work effectively in a team, perform under pressure, meet scheduled timeframes, and complete duties independently with moderate supervision.
Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and comply with company core values and the safety handbook.
Ability to work overtime, out of town, or on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

Travel to any of the company’s seven office locations to perform inspection work and support on-demand customer needs.
Inspect applicable sprinkler systems and associated components, including wet, dry, fire pump, pre-action, deluge, antifreeze loop, and backflow systems.
Inspect applicable fire alarm systems and associated components.
Inspect applicable fire extinguishers, hood suppression systems, and special hazard systems and their associated components.
Accurately complete all inspection-related and other required documentation.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards, system materials, installation processes, manufacturer manuals, and requirements.
Maintain an RME-I license and obtain and maintain TCEQ backflow licensing (B-PAT), as applicable to the role.
Cross-train in additional licensing duties and pursue multiple licenses.
At the Super Tech level, hold all specified fire licenses, lead large inspections and special projects, mentor lower-level technicians, and assist or fill in for the inspection manager as required.
Submit safety documentation and training requirements on time; report incidents and accidents accurately and promptly; support Stop Work Authority and safe vehicle operation.
Submit accurate timesheets, including job details, overtime, and travel time, on time.
Complete required documents accurately and professionally, including obtaining required signatures.
Manage inventory and materials, including reviewing, updating, and approving packing slips and submitting them on time.
Maintain and care for equipment, including trucks, lifts, and tools.
Keep jobsites clean, organized, and professional; maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Monitor production efficiency against budgeted labor hours and communicate proactively with the superintendent.
Follow company procedures, including purchase-order and change-order processes.
Maintain punctuality and excellent attendance and communicate proactively with supervisors.
Support customer satisfaction, respond to customer survey feedback with improvement actions, and maintain quality control to reduce return trips and warranty work.
Communicate professionally with department colleagues and internal and external customers, demonstrate teamwork, and participate in required team meetings.