Special Hazards Technician

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.
International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy in building a safer environment for our customers and communities. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to provide the best life safety service to our customers through quality, integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP

Special Hazards Technician

The Special Hazards (SHAD) Technician will perform inspections, service, repairs and upgrades of clean agent fire suppression and other engineered special hazards fire suppression and detection systems. Perform initial acceptance testing, programming and testing of newly installed systems. Troubleshoot and repair Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, interpret and apply technical design requirements of fire protection codes and standards (Such as NFPA 70, 72, 2001 etc.), building codes, fire codes, insurer criteria, and other technical design documents.
• Perform programming, start-up and commissioning of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Perform inspection and testing on Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
• Complete inspection reports and service work orders.
• Read and interpret building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Prepare lists for ordering Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems equipment.
• Perform accurate surveys of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems in existing buildings.
• Coordinate activities with project manager.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• NICET Certification in Special Hazards
• Valid Driver's License and Clean MVR

LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

International Fire Protection Inc. and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran