Sprinkler Fitter / Boilermaker

Total Safety • Baytown, TX

9d

About The Position

Total Safety is hiring a Fire Technician to provide shop and field service for fire and safety equipment. The role includes inspection, testing, maintenance, and, when certified, repair of equipment such as fire extinguishers, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, breathing air systems, fire and gas detection systems, suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems. The technician documents inspections and repairs, communicates deficiencies and corrective-action recommendations to customers, and supports equipment preparation and order handling in company facilities. The work takes place in shops and indoor or outdoor industrial and customer environments, with possible exposure to changing weather, vibration, high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or a related industry.
• 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 when driving a company truck.
• Willingness 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 and classes, which may include Basic Plus and OSHA 10-hour training.
• Obtain an applicable state fire license if required, or pass NICET Level II testing if 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 limits.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, including state, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations; Coast Guard and ABS regulations apply offshore.
• Proficiency in the care and use of site-, facility-, and customer-required personal protective equipment.
• Respiratory protection training and fit-test certification to wear respiratory breathing equipment where required by the facility.
• Ability to work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and, if certified, repair of fire equipment and associated systems.
• Complete inspection and repair documentation accurately and promptly, obtain customer signatures, and record billable expenses and time.
• Learn to conduct detailed visual inspections and functional system tests, identify 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 a clean and orderly work area and other assigned areas.
• Perform basic maintenance and care of an assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
• Learn to rig up 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