Position Summary

Under department leadership, the Fire Technician - Apprentice will support client and internal site operations by developing experience in fire extinguisher inspections and repair.  The Apprentice will build hands-on experience and education to support sitting for and passing the state Type B Fire Extinguisher License.  Expertise built will afford the Apprentice the ability to work independently, offer support to the team and successfully support the organization as a Fire Technician.

Essential Responsibilities, includes but are not limited to

• Build knowledge of and adhere to fire service department best practices, SOPs and safety requirements.
• Shadow and take direction from senior technicians and department supervisor to support training and development. Develop experience in and master inspecting, repairing, and testing fire extinguishers using hand tools, and monitoring devices.
• Develop experience in and master dismantling extinguishers and examining mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replacing worn or damaged parts.
• Develop experience in and master cleaning extinguishers and recharging them with approved materials.
• Assist in fire safety inspection.
• Visit customer sites for inspections and/or repair.
• Account for and document fire service repair and inspection activity.
• Travel to support local and intrastate turnaround activity including stock and roll activity.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

SAFER Competencies 

• Sincere and Committed to Customer Service & Safety
• Accurate and Productive to Support Quality
• Fearlessly Ethical, Fair and Consistent to ensure Organizational Integrity and Safety Compliance 
• Empowered to support engaged growth by ensuring team collaboration, development and motivation
• Ready & Urgent Subject Matter Leader

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Must obtain a State of Texas Type B Fire Extinguisher License within 60 days of hire. 
• 3 plus years work experience in a plant or fire safety environment. Previous fire service experience preferred.
• Current TWIC Card.
• Willingness and ability to develop skills in inspection, repair, maintenance and testing techniques for fire safety equipment and systems.
• Willingness to develop experience in fire suppression.
• Must be the age of 23 or older.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Competent computer skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be flexible to work long hours including on-call, weekends and holiday schedule.
• Willingness to travel a must.
• *All inspections, repairs and maintenance on fire extinguishers and systems is performed in accordance with NFPA-10

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; reach; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The employee will be required to work in varied temperatures: heat and cold workspaces.
• Must be able to distinguish between colors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time - direct hire employment opportunity.  The employee must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed. Overnight travel likely. Additional hours may be needed. On-call availability required. 

Travel

0-40%

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We recognize each individual’s potential to offer significant contributions to our organization’s growth and stability.

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