Total Safety

Fire Sprinkler Inspector

LaPlace, LA

Full-time

About This Job

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to join their safety conscious team! Fire Sprinkler Inspector provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment which typically includes but is not limited to fire sprinkler systems, portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers & foam systems.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:

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Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment which may include fire sprinkler systems, customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, foam systems, and water-based fire protection equipment.

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Performs both routine and preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler systems.

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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.

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Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment to report any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.

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Conducts pre-job, job update and post job completion briefs.

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Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.

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Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.

Skills and Experience:

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Previous fire sprinkler repair or installation experience is considered a plus.

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Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.

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Must possess safe driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.

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Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing to include classes such as Basic Plus, OSHA 10 hour, etc.

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Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and components.

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Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.

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Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.

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Must have knowledge of the applicable Code of Federal Regulations.

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Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

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NICETT certification a PLUS!!!

Working Environment:

Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments. May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in customer environment. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training considered a PLUS!!!

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.