Fire and Life Safety Coordinator - Technician

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.

Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Fire & Life Safety Coordinator/Technician

Western States Fire Protection is looking for a Fire Alarm or Fire Sprinkler Technician that is outgoing; highly self-motivated and must be able to problem solve. He/she will have strong communication skills and a professional image. This person must be able to handle all aspects of a project from install to programming, strong troubleshooting skills, service work and testing and inspections. This position will require entry office skills associated with Project Management, scheduling, business development or sales skills and ultimately looking for the next leader for this office. We are interested in talking to professionals that are skilled in either Fire Alarm or Fire Sprinkler systems, or both.

Job Responsibilities

• Self-contained unit responsible for finding opportunities, generating value proposals, completing the work on some occasions, scheduling, invoicing and managing these projects start to finish
• Utilize Manager/Designers on staff and drive project through completion
• Help grow the Fire Alarm Division in Corpus Christi. New installation sales in place, need local presence to take care of quick hitting and smaller opportunities with local contractors and customers
• Seeking a long-term Leader and Professional that wants an opportunity to run a Fire Alarm Division for Western States Fire Protection
• Test and Inspection of all different types of low voltage systems, makes and models. Able to complete test and inspections per NFPA72 and other standards
• Test and Inspection of all types of sprinkler systems, makes and models. Able to complete inspections per NFPA 25 and other standards
• Use company software to input testing results. All work completed on iPads, some minimal technology skills needed
• Able to tag systems using current FAL or RME- I License with the State of Texas
• Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
• Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed
• Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
• Complete final reports, deficiency reports and possible bids via a computer and/or tablet
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
• Help grow the business. When slow, be capable of seeking opportunities with existing and new companies. Sales training, business cards, other will be provided

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum of two years of service or install experience is required
• NICET preferred for experienced Technician
• FAL License or RME-I license with the State of Texas required
• Manufactures certifications are preferred but not required (EST, Gamewell, FCI, Notifier, Honeywell, Simplex, Siemens, Radionics)
• Field installation experience is a plus
• Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 25, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is preferred
• Possess an understanding of expenses and scheduling
• Hold a valid driver's license; In accordance with Company Policy
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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