Fire Protection Foreman

Original job posting

Lead crews installing, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment. Coordinate work to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations while training personnel and communicating with customers.

Job details

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 Services Contact us Vulcan Fire Protection Services (317) 504-9878 info@vulcanfp.com

What you’ll do

Lead crews installing, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment. Coordinate work to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations while training personnel and communicating with customers.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of foreman experience are required, along with knowledge of fire sprinkler piping, installation requirements, blueprints, and NFPA standards. Preferred qualifications include fire sprinkler trade experience, foreman training or certification, backflow certification, lift certifications, and NICET II or III certification.

Listed skills

• Crew Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fire Sprinkler System Installation
• System Service and Troubleshooting
• Crew Leadership
• Task Delegation
• Fire Protection Blueprint Reading
• Fire Sprinkler Piping Fabrication
• Pipe Joining Methods
• NFPA Codes and Standards
• System Testing and Certification
• Fire Pump and Valve Compliance
• Training and Instruction
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control
• Jobsite Safety
• Customer Communication
• Budget and Schedule Management

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Engineering