Tech III - Fire

Total Safety•Theodore, AL

About The Position

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical and gaseous fire suppression systems and components. Typically handles troubleshooting and repair of more complex equipment / issues. Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets. Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment for the purpose of reporting any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer. Conducts pre-job, job update and post-job completion briefs. Trains customers and less experienced technicians. Assists others in facility including stocking shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery. Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition. Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer. Operates electronic safety and communications systems including portable gas monitors, hand-held radios and other related equipment. Rigs-up and uses a wide range of safety equipment including but not limited to retractable lifelines, harnesses and lanyards. Trained, authorized and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production. Assists others as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and 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 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.
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 shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment.
Handles troubleshooting and repair of more complex equipment / issues.
Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer.
Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment.
Conducts pre-job, job update and post-job completion briefs.
Trains customers and less experienced technicians.
Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
Operates electronic safety and communications systems.
Rigs-up and uses a wide range of safety equipment.
Trained, authorized and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.
Assists others as needed.