Fire Extinguisher Technician

Fire Extinguisher Technician

Join Total Safety as a Fire Extinguisher Technician to provide service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment including portable and semi‑portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, navigational aids, gaseous suppression systems and sprinkler systems.

• Performs shop service and field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment such as portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fixed breathing air systems, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems and components, foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems, and water‑based fire protection equipment.
• Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains the customer’s signature so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided.
• Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment to report deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to the customer.
• Conducts pre‑job, job update, and post‑job completion briefs.
• Assists others in the facility, including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready‑to‑use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.
• Maintains the work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs basic maintenance and care of the 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 retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
• Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

• Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities, i.e., State, OSHA, NFPA regulations, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard, and ABS regulations if offshore.
• Experience installing Plant Wide Evacuation systems, Gas Detection systems, and installing conduit (rigid and EMT) and wire pulling.
• 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) where required by facility.
• Forklift experience is considered a plus; must pass internal forklift certification as required.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card and pass any required safety testing, including 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 by facility.
• Must have State Fire Licenses (if required) or pass NICET Level II testing in two disciplines of fire protection, or have NICET III in one discipline for appropriate areas of service prior to performing work within those areas.

Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments. May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in customer environments. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.

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.