Fire Suppression Technician - Prince George, Canada - Everguard

Description

Everguard Fire Equipment Inc. (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.

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 non-conformance 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 on-call/call out emergency service.

The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role including:

• Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time
• 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