Tech III - Fire

Total Safety Careers•Parkersburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech III - Fire position is for a seasoned fire technician with expertise in water-based system installation, testing, and maintenance. This role is critical for ensuring the proper functioning and code compliance of fire protection and life safety systems. Responsibilities include performing routine and preventive maintenance on various fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge) and fire alarm systems, as well as conducting code-mandated commissioning and recurring maintenance testing. The technician will maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, investigate system operations during actual fires to ensure proper function, and contribute to ensuring code-compliant designs for system upgrades or new construction projects. The role also involves reading and interpreting technical manuals and drawings, adhering to established safety procedures, and potentially assisting with breathing air equipment in refinery settings. A key aspect of the job is regular interaction with customers. Total Safety, the employer, is a global leader in integrated safety and compliance services, operating from 176 locations in 20 countries, dedicated to the Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide (W3).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
At least three (3) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.
Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
Must possess good driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.
Must have ability to pass internal forklift certification as required.
Must be willing to travel to customer’s site and available for travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing to include classes such as Basic Plus, OSHA 10 hour, etc.
May be required to obtain a driver’s license with a DOT hazardous endorsement if required.
Must have State Fire Licenses (if required by State) or pass NICET Level II testing (if State Licensing not required) in THREE disciplines of fire protection or have NICET 3 in TWO fire protection disciplines for appropriate areas of service prior to performing work within those areas.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to operate assigned equipment meeting or exceeding service and quality targets.
Ability to operate and maintain, reassemble and test electronic safety equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Meets or exceeds service and quality targets with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, regardless of complexity and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities; i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
Must have knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested).
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, quality instructions, electrical schematics, and safecharts).
Ability to write technical reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.
Forklift experience considered a plus.
Second language is a plus.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs both routine and preventive maintenance on fire protection systems to include fire sprinkler wet systems, fire sprinkler dry systems, fire sprinkler deluge systems, and fire alarm systems.
Performs code mandated commissioning and recurring maintenance testing of fire and life safety systems.
Maintains records on all maintenance performed on fire and life safety systems.
Performs follow up investigations to assure proper operation of fire and life safety systems during actual fires.
Ensures code compliant designs for fire and life safety systems installed as upgrades for existing structures or as part of new construction.
Reads and interprets drawings and technical manuals.
Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.
May be required to assist with inspection, testing, cleaning, maintenance and repair of customer owned or TSUS breathing air equipment while working in Refinery.
Interfaces with customers on a regular basis.
Plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with instructions, policies, and accepted practices.
May frequently serve as a lead (assists, trains, reviews work).
Models, teaches and ensures compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.