Fire Suppression Technician - Prince George, Canada - Everguard

Everguard

Verified Company

Prince George, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As our Fire Suppression Technician, you will be responsible for a wide variety of in-field fire services such as installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, and servicing fire protection equipment and fire suppression systems at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites.

Some of the additional expectations of this role include:

Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals;
Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and nonconformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management;
Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization;
Supporting take off's and preparing proposals/quotations as required;
Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;
Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job;
Mentoring other team members including trainees and field service labour; and
Participating in 24/7 oncall/call out emergency service.
Ability to safely execute high quality work ontime
Professional and customer service focused mindset
High level of self motivation
Keen attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills
Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must.
Completed training in various fire suppression systems (e.g. Ansul, Amerex, AFEX, etc.) would be an asset.
Must possess a valid Driver's License
Ability to travel to and work out of remote client sites. Overtime may be necessary; therefore, flexibility in hours of work will be required.

They must also possess the following experience and/or education:

NOTE:
All combinations of education in a related and experience will be considered.

A minimum of 2+ years' field experience installing, servicing and/or maintaining fire suppression systems across various industries
College/ Trade level education in a Mechanical Trade, Electronics or Fire Protection Technology, along with applicable fire service certifications, jurisdictional regulatory permits, and/or valid ASTTBC training would be preferred.

Everguard offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary range is $25.00 to $35.00 an hour. Work hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 4:30pm. On-call, overtime and evening/weekend work is sometimes required.

Group benefits with regards to medical and dental are available on a cost share with the Company, as well as vacation time.

We embrace diversity across all our operations and foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills are encouraged to apply.

Business address/location of work: 2083 Ogilvie St. S, Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 1X2

Language of work:
English

Available Position: 1