Special Hazards Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Special Hazards Technician independently installs, commissions, inspects, tests, and repairs engineered fire suppression and detection systems, ensuring they meet applicable codes, standards, project specifications, and customer expectations. The technician manages daily work activities with minimal supervision and coordinates with project managers, engineers, and customers to meet project schedules and expectations.

The role includes working in commercial, industrial, and construction environments, with travel to job sites and emergency service calls as required. The technician must maintain a clean and safe workspace, keep tools, equipment, and service vehicles in proper working condition, and follow OSHA, NFPA, and company safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as an apprentice or technician.
• Clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving is part of the role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of installation, programming, commissioning, inspection, testing, and repair of fire suppression and detection systems, including clean agent, CO2, foam, and pre-action systems.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• NICET Level I or above.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, commission, inspect, test, and repair fire suppression and detection systems, including clean agent, CO2, foam, and pre-action systems.
• Install conduit, wiring, piping, and system components according to project specifications and code requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, submittals, and technical specifications.
• Identify system deficiencies, code violations, and operational issues, and perform corrective actions.
• Complete inspection reports, test documentation, and project close-out records.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and customers to meet project schedules and expectations.
• Complete work within allocated labor hours while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and service vehicles in proper working condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and follow OSHA, NFPA, and company safety procedures.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls as required.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies, safety standards, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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