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
- 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.
Expectations
- 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
Knowledge Base
- 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.
5996 W 1050 N Fountaintown, IN 46130
Fire Suppression
Fire Pumps
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Protection and Risk Engineering
Fire Alarms
Fire Watch
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Contact us
Vulcan Fire Protection Services
(317) 504-9878
[email protected] 