Apollo Safety Field Technician

Apollo Safety, Inc.•Bridgeport, CT

4d•$35,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The On Site Service Technician performs fixed or stationary gas detection system calibrations in-house and at customer facilities. The technician must develop an understanding of complete fixed-system operation, including alarms, relays, and external devices such as fan control relays, valves, solenoids, and actuators. The role involves customer interaction by phone and in person, safe and timely travel to customer sites, and performing fixed-system calibrations and minor maintenance independently. The technician also assists higher-level technicians with on-site fixed-system installations, calibrations, and maintenance. Technicians must be willing to study at home, maintain a courteous and professional manner, and display Apollo Safety Inc. identification at all times. A good driving record is required, as are completion of a drug screen and background check. Normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but work segments begun must be completed the same day. The typical work week is 45–50 hours. The position is on call for emergency response to contract customers, and additional compensation may be considered. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some electrical or electronic study courses completed at a recognized institution.
Two years of college or further education preferred.
Ability to calibrate fixed or stationary gas detection systems in-house and on site.
Ability to understand manufacturers’ technical manuals for portable gas detectors, fixed systems, and control panels.
Ability and willingness to study at home.
Good driving record.
Must complete a drug screen and background check.
Customer interaction by phone and in person is required.
Must be available for on-call emergency response to contract customers.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college or further education.

Responsibilities

Calibrate fixed or stationary gas detection systems in-house and at customer facilities.
Understand fixed-system components and their interactions, including alarms, relays, fan control relays, valves, solenoids, and actuators.
Perform fixed-system calibrations and minor maintenance independently at customer facilities.
Assist higher-level technicians with on-site fixed-system installations, calibrations, and maintenance.
Interact with customers by phone and in person.
Travel safely and promptly to and from customer sites.
Study technical materials, including manufacturers’ manuals for portable gas detectors, fixed systems, and control panels.
Respond on call to emergencies for contract customers.
Present a courteous and professional manner and display Apollo Safety Inc. identification.