Fire Protection Foreman
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Urban agglomeration of Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Foreman
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Vulcan Fire Protection Services is seeking a motivated, driven, and dependable Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead crews and oversee the installation, service, testing, and troubleshooting of fire sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who takes ownership, holds high standards for safety and quality, and is committed to getting the job done right, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
Fire Suppression
Fire Pumps
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Protection and Risk Engineering
Fire Alarms
Fire Watch
Services
Contact us
Vulcan Fire Protection Services
(317) 504-9878
info@vulcanfp.com
Job Summary
Vulcan Fire Protection Services is seeking a motivated, driven, and dependable Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead crews and oversee the installation, service, testing, and troubleshooting of fire sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who takes ownership, holds high standards for safety and quality, and is committed to getting the job done right, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Installation, service and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems along with related equipment.
- Lead, oversee, direct and delegate appropriate tasks to fitters and helpers as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements and exceed the goals established by the company.
- Ensure projects are achieved within financial and productivity budgets.
- Ensure all equipment, including specialty valves and fire pumps, are in strict compliance with manufacturer requirements.
- Conduct and coordinate necessary testing of systems and ensure required certifications are completed.
- Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, and other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and system installation.
- Maintain communication with customers and provide information as required.
- Maintain inventory on service vehicles.
- Perform other job-related tasks.
- Strong communication, reliability, honesty, and accountability
- Safety consciousness
- Complete all necessary training and certification programs
- Ensure proper jobsite maintenance, including, but not limited to:
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance, care, and security
- Timesheet accuracy
- Cleanliness and organization
- Maintain and emphasize quality control
- Communicate effectively and professionally within the organization and with internal and external customers
- Active participation in team meetings
- Ability to work overtime, out of town, or on-call as needed
- Must have knowledge of fire sprinkler piping systems which includes fabrication of related piping and the various materials and applicable joining methods.
- Understand fire protection installation requirements.
- Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints.
- Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- American Fire Sprinkler Association training program designed for fire sprinkler foreman, preferred.
- Certified state/federally-accredited Foreman, preferred.
- State Backflow testing and repair certification, preferred Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred.
- Nicet II & III certification, preferred Understanding of NFPA codes and standards.
- Work Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Foreman
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a fire sprinkler helper, preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a fire sprinkler apprentice/fitter, preferred.
Fire Suppression
Fire Pumps
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Protection and Risk Engineering
Fire Alarms
Fire Watch
Services
Contact us
Vulcan Fire Protection Services
(317) 504-9878
info@vulcanfp.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and direct crews installing, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment, while meeting project schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality standards. Coordinate system testing and certifications, train helpers and apprentices, communicate with customers, and maintain vehicle inventory and jobsite equipment.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with at least two years of foreman experience and knowledge of fire sprinkler piping, installation requirements, blueprints, and NFPA codes and standards. Fire sprinkler helper or apprentice/fitter experience is preferred, as are relevant foreman, backflow, lift, and NICET certifications.
Skills
- Fire Sprinkler System Installation
- Fire Sprinkler System Service
- Troubleshooting
- Crew Leadership
- Fire Protection Blueprint Reading
- Fire Sprinkler Piping Fabrication
- NFPA Codes and Standards
- System Testing and Certification
- Fire Pumps
- Backflow Testing and Repair
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Customer Communication
- Training and Mentoring
- Budget and Schedule Management
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Fire Protection
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Pumps
- Fire Protection Blueprints
- Fire Sprinkler Piping
- Piping Fabrication
- NFPA Codes and Standards
- System Installation
- System Service
- System Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Backflow Testing and Repair
- NICET II
- NICET III
- American Fire Sprinkler Association Training
- Foreman Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Project Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Crew Leadership
- Apprentice Training