JOB DESCRIPTION

Allied Fire Protection has an immediate opportunity available for a Fire Alarm Service Salesman for the San Antonio, TX location.

• Performs shop service and/or field repair of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems and components and waster based fire protection systems.
• Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.
• Learns to conduct detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment for the purpose of reporting any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.
• Learns to conduct pre-job, job update and post job completion briefs.
• Assists others in facility including stocking shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery. Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
•  Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
• Learns to rig-up and use a wide range of safety and rescue equipment including but not limited to winches, tripods, retractable lifelines, harnesses and lanyards.
•  Learns to rig-up and use a wide range of safety and rescue equipment including but not limited to winches, tripods, retractable lifelines, harnesses and lanyards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience.
• Field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.
• Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities; i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Must have knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations. Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.
• Valid driver's license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance. Must possess good driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.

SKILLS

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Second language is a plus.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Installing fire protection: 2 years
• fire and gas detection systems: 1 year
• Alarm Technician/sprinkler: 2 years
• semi portable fire extinguishers: 2 years

Required Certifications & Licenses

• RME-I
• Fire Alarm License
• NICET
• Fire Extinguisher License

BENEFITS

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package!

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401 (k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Base & Incentives
• Car Allowance
• Laptop & Phone