Senior Technician, Fire Suppression Systems

Senior Technician, Fire Suppression Systems

About Us

We are the leading provider of services and equipment for the fire protection and safety operations in the Pacific Northwest.  Fire Extinguisher Service Center, a division of Northwest Fire Inc, is a family-owned and operated business serving the Oregon and Southwest Washington communities for over 60 years. We serve the commercial and residential customers, functioning as a single-point-of-contact for all their fire-life systems and protection needs, including products and services to protect their premises and compliance with property insurance providers, local, state, federal codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a full-time experienced fire protection professional to join and lead our growing team as a Senior Technician, Fire Suppression Systems.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced technician, a hands-on leader and contributor, playing a key role in delivering on our service promise to our customers and mentoring and training our team members.  The candidate will be pivotal in ensuring that our customers fire protection systems are up to code, regularly inspected, tested, and repaired as needed.  

General Duties

• Test, inspect, service, and troubleshoot wet and dry fire suppression systems from a variety of manufacturers, including Badger, Range Guard, Buckeye, and Pyro-Chem, etc.,
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training opportunities to team members in the field
• Develop and implement procedures and protocols for proper inspection and training of staff
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals to assist customers in the inspection, modification, installation and/or repair of fire systems
• Conduct and oversee inspection of fire systems, extinguishers, underground pipping, etc., in accordance with NFPA 10, NFPA 17/17A and UL 300, NFPA 96, and other standards as may be designated
• Assist and collaborate with the Repair Team in recommending repairs to be performed on the fire systems, as needed
• Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs as may be needed
• Prepare accurate and timely service tickets and reports for customer’s and local fire-marshals 
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with customers with the desire of delivering stellar service
• Consult and advise customers regarding potential safety issues
• Other general duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Compensation package including:

• Aggressively competitive compensation, depending on experience.  Plus monthly bonus for your contributions to the success of the company 
• This position is non-exempt salaried, eligible for overtime 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with a great company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Flexible and employee friendly policies
• Sponsorship & reimbursement for continuing education, licensing, and certifications 

Ideal Candidates Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in some combination wet and dry fixed fire suppression systems, a must
• Knowledge of fire systems/fixed systems and tools, a must
• Proficient in installation/servicing of fixed fire suppression systems 
• Working Knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire codes 
• Oregon Fire Extinguisher and Fixed Fire Suppression Certification of Fitness, a must
• ICC certification, a must
• NICET II or higher certification, a great plus
• Knowledge of fire extinguishers, a great plus
• Backflow certification, a great plus
• Great attention to details and documentation precision
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions – climbing ladders multiple times per day, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Carry, move tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Clean driving record and current driving license, required