Overview

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

The general role of the Fire Suppression Technician is to be responsible for the installation of fire suppression equipment including sprinkler systems. This position will also provide a varied skill set for the installation, testing, servicing, repairing and maintenance of electrical and controls hardware, fiber optic cable, and other services as applicable for mining surface and underground facilities as well as for the commercial and industrial industries.

This position will require a flexible schedule that may include extended hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

The Fire Suppression Technician will report directly to the Project Manager and will work primarily out of the Evansville location.

Perks/Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health/Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short/Long term disability
  • Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On-the-job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of fire suppression systems as the primary responsibility but also assist with electrical and controls hardware, fiber optic cable, and any other applicable services provided by the Evansville Division
• Assist other divisions as/when needed for various services, which could include extensive travel 
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals
• Prepare associated paperwork and forms for customer service and project activities in a timely manner as required
• Communicate with Project Managers and Project Engineers for daily duties
• Follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures
• Ensure proper communication to the Project Manager on all pertinent issues
• Listen and respond immediately with an appropriate amount of concern to customer and employee issues
• Analyze, solve, and correct customer issues

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Willing to travel
• Technical/mechanical knowledge and abilities
• Electrical and fiber optic knowledge is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics
• Must be willing to attend training and remain updated with regard to industry standards and requirements
• MSHA 40-hour underground training required
• Able to read specifications and use measuring tools
• Ability to work underground for extended periods of time
• Able to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Customer service experience preferred
• Able to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs to include possible work involving emergency call-out, extended hours and some out-of-town, weekend and overnight work

Working Conditions

• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
• Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, lanyard, fire retardant, protective eye wear, etc.
• Be safety and customer-focused, without exception

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

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