Fire and Gas Technician

Job Summary

Inspect, test and maintain various types of fixed fire systems, fixed gas systems, Aids-To-Navigation systems, firefighting & lifesaving equipment and suppression systems on offshore platforms, drilling rigs, MODUS and drill ships operating in the Gulf of Mexico.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs inspections, calibrations, troubleshooting and repairs of fixed fire detection systems, fixed gas detection systems, suppression systems, fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment and aids-to-navigation. Ensure respective system(s) are in good working order and in compliance with the most up to date regulatory standards.
• Provide customer and Acadian with all paperwork/documentation to satisfy governing authorities in a timely manner.
• Conducts pre-job and post job meeting with customer
• Perform basic maintenance and care of assigned company vehicle and/or assets.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2 years offshore experience.
• Current Louisiana State Fire Marshal endorsement in fire extinguishers service and maintenance
• Valid driver's license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Be willing travel to customers site and available for travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Willing to submit and pass a drug and alcohol test
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft excel and word
• Electrical and/or electronics background to include troubleshooting and wiring of relay logic
• Ability to operation Fluke multi-meter
• Interface with various fire systems through computer
• Ability to read SAFE chart, fire safety plan and schematics
• Research regulatory document for most recent requirements (API, NFPA, CFR, etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Trade school/vocational school a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• CO2: 1 year
• Halon 1301: 1 year
• FM200: 1 year
• SCBA: 1 year
• Electrical: 1 year
• Fire Safety: 1 year
• Personal Protection Equipment: 1 year
• Fluke Multi-Meter: 1 year
• Fire Systems: 5 years
• Fixed Fire Systems: 5 years
• Offshore Fire Technican: 5 years
• Microsoft Word: 1 year
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year
• Fixed Gas Systems: 5 years
• Novec 1230: 1 year
• Electronics: 1 year

Required licenses or certifications:

• SCBA Certification
• FEL-A
• FEL-B
• Lousiana Fire Marshal Endorsement
• Driver's License