Fire Sprinkler Inspectors​/Foreman

Position:Fire Sprinkler Inspectors/Foreman

Location: Hickory, NC

Job :293

# of Openings:1

Performance Fire has been in existence for over 21 years, and has a history of employing professional and reliable employees to perform the installation, repair, maintenance, and inspections of water-based fire sprinkler systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Apply today to join Performance Fire's growing team of skilled trade professionals.

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness polices)
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• 401-After 12 months of employment-100% vested upon contribution and PFP Matching Contributions
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid training and licensing after 1 year of employment

An Inspector of PFP provides the leadership, technical expertise, creativity, and professional skills to make and complete inspections of fire sprinkler systems according to NFPA 25 standards. An Inspector is ultimately responsible for timely and accurate communication of inspection details and results to the Inspection Manager. This position may also be responsible to perform minor service work that cannot be referred to the Service Department of PFP.

• Meet or exceed the highest levels of customer service and support for all customers of PFP as it relates to our Inspection Department, consistent with the goals and objectives established by the Inspections Operations Manager, Inspection Sales & Customer Service Rep and Company President.
• Ensure documentation and inspection reports comply with all necessary NFPA rules and regulations for inspections.
• Ensure timely submittal of inspection reports to the Inspection Operations Manager and clients.
• Actively solicits new customers for Inspection Services provided by PFP.
• Support and encourage the fostering of ethical and positive working relationships with all necessary local fire officials and customers of PFP.
• Actively maintain positive working relationships will all vendors, customers, and employees of PFP.
• Achieve appropriate NICET certifications for Inspections within a reasonable time (normally eighteen (18) months) after accepting the position and maintains all necessary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) point requirements.
• Achieve and maintain Backflow testing certifications.
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairs of systems as needed.
• Direct and assist assigned crew in fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining fire system sprinkler piping.
• Direct and assist in overhead pipe installation, including: steel overhead sprinkler piping, wet, dry, pre-action and deluge, standpipe and hose systems.
• Direct and assist in installing and servicing valves, devices and trim for system risers, alarm valves, dry pipe valves, pre action and deluge valves, backflow prevention devices, and sprinkler system alarms
• Communicate with the Field Superintendent, Project Manager, Designers, etc. in a positive manner to properly execute all construction plans and processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all hours worked for each crew member, and forward completed timesheets to the office for processing.
• Ensure that all Tool Box Talks and Inspections Reports are completed weekly with your assigned crew, and that the completed reports are turned in along with timesheets.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget for labor and materials, within the quality standards of PFP, and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Ensure system test is complete (with completed documentation) before final inspection with the authority having jurisdiction.
• Communicate all change orders to the Field Superintendent, including when said change orders are complete.
• Ensure all reimbursable travel time and expenses are accounted for accurately.
• Ensure crew members act in a professional manner at each job site being respectful of other trades, contractors, service superintendents, and property owners.
• Ensure each service project is conducted in a safe manner according to any OSHA regulations or federal, state, or local laws.
• Ensure job material waste is minimized.
• Ensure the…