Inspector $2500 SIGN ON BONUS

Allied Fire Protection•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Inspector (RME-I) inspects fire protection systems in structures, including sprinkler, fire alarm, extinguisher, hood suppression, and special hazard systems, depending on licenses held. The role requires accurate inspection documentation, knowledge of applicable NFPA standards and relevant installation requirements, and maintaining required licenses. Inspectors may cross-train to obtain additional licenses. A Super Tech holds all listed fire licenses, leads large inspections and special projects, may assist or fill in for the inspection manager, and mentors other technicians. The position also includes safety, administrative, equipment, and customer-service expectations. The Inspector completes required training and safety documentation, submits accurate timesheets and job paperwork, manages materials and equipment, monitors labor efficiency, follows company procedures, maintains clean and professional jobsites, and communicates proactively with supervisors, teammates, and customers. The role may require overtime, out-of-town work, or on-call availability as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Required NICET level for the trade and applicable, current Texas Department of Insurance license.
Current and valid Texas driver's license, a clean/good driving record, and an acceptable criminal background.
Strong understanding of materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in installation, plus working knowledge of NFPA standards.
Sprinkler: minimum of 5 years of experience.
Alarm: minimum of 3 years of experience.
Extinguisher: minimum of 2 years of experience.
Hood suppression: minimum of 3 years of experience.
Special hazard: minimum of 5 years of experience, an FAL license, and related work experience.
Ability to take direction from upper management and work independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to accurately complete and maintain required paperwork and identify and document inspection deficiencies and required corrective service.
Willingness and ability to perform testing and maintenance.
Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure while meeting scheduled timeframes.
Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain company vehicles and tools according to company policy and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Ability to comply with company core values and the safety handbook.

Nice To Haves

Installation or service experience in sprinkler or alarm work.

Responsibilities

Inspect structures and perform required inspections of fire sprinkler systems and their associated components, including wet, dry, fire pump, pre-action, deluge, antifreeze loop, and backflow systems.
Inspect fire alarm systems and their associated components.
Inspect fire extinguishers, hood suppression systems, and special hazard systems, according to licenses held.
Accurately complete inspection-related documentation and ensure required paperwork and signatures are complete and professional.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards, materials, installation processes, manufacturer manuals, and requirements.
Maintain the RME-I license and obtain and maintain TCEQ backflow licensing (B-PAT), as applicable.
Cross-train in additional licensing duties to obtain multiple licenses.
As a Super Tech, lead large inspections and special projects, work with multiple technicians or independently, assist or fill in for the inspection manager as required, and mentor lower-level technicians.
Complete safety requirements, including JSAs, Toolbox Talks, audit forms, and timely incident and accident reporting; drive company vehicles responsibly and support Stop Work Authority.
Submit accurate timesheets, including job information, overtime, and travel time, on time.
Manage inventory and materials, review and submit packing slips, and maintain trucks, lifts, tools, and other equipment.
Keep jobsites clean, organized, professional, and safe; maintain a professional appearance.
Monitor production efficiency against budgeted labor hours and communicate proactively with the superintendent.
Follow company SOPs, including requirements for purchase orders and change orders.
Maintain punctuality and excellent attendance, communicate proactively with supervisors, and participate in required team meetings.
Support customer satisfaction, respond to survey feedback with improvement actions, and maintain quality control to reduce return trips and warranty work.
Communicate professionally with department members, internal and external customers, and teammates; contribute to teamwork and positive interactions.
Work overtime, out of town, or on-call as needed.