Fire Protection (FP) Technician

HFRC, LLC (HFRC) is an industrial fire protection testing, service, and sales firm located in southern New Jersey with clients throughout the US and abroad. HFRC specializes in the protection of facilities that produce, handle, store, and distribute hazardous materials in bulk, specifically:

• Testing, inspection, and assessment of fire apparatus pumps and foam systems, facility foam and water-based fire suppression systems, remote operated fire water monitors (or water cannons) and other firefighting equipment.
• The planning, performance, and assessment of water supply systems and equipment tests with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Sales and service of water supply appliances, specialized fire pumps, foam systems, hose and hose recovery systems, remote operated firewater/foam monitors, and firefighting equipment.

HFRC, LLC is seeking an entry level fire protection professional to join our team as a full-time Fire Protection Technician (FPT). The position will be located in Medford, New Jersey (Greater Philadelphia area). Remote work is not an option.

FPTs work independently and in conjunction with engineers and consultants.

Job duties include:

• Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of foam systems (fixed and mobile), high volume industrial fire water systems (hydrant flow testing, fire pump testing, etc.), fire apparatus, remote operated firewater monitors, and mobile/portable fire equipment
• Assessment of water-based fire protection systems and fire water systems using manual calculations and Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist engineers and consultants in emergency response assessments and planning.
• Assist engineers and consultants in the investigation of fire and explosion scenes.
• Prepare basic reports and presentations.
• Various administrative assignments and duties.

Qualified candidates should meet or exceed the following requirements:

Required:

• Must be at least 19 years of age and have at least 3 years of firefighting (municipal or industrial), fire protection equipment testing, or similar experience. Proficiency in standard computer / information technology systems such as MS Office.
• Possess good math skills.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, interfacing with clients (blue and white-collar personnel), subcontractors, and code officials.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of senior technicians and handle multiple work assignments and projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude and skills.
• Possess strong manual dexterity, and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and other types of machinery.
• Ability to manage a significant amount of time in the field. This requires physical exertion and full mobility.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., walk on unlevel/unimproved surfaces, bend and kneel, stand/walk for long periods of time, climb/descend stairs and ladders without assistance.
• Work in an effective and timely manner with little supervision.
• Always be safety conscious and obtain/maintain all required safety credentials.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and endure prolonged exposure to the weather, water, heights, odors, dirt, dust and other physical discomforts.

Preferred:

• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or be able to obtain one, and/or experience driving and operating fire apparatus.

Additional Job Information:

Travel requirements are 25 - 30% annually, at a minimum. The majority of HFRC’s current work is located in the continental U.S., however, overseas travel may be required for some projects and for training by equipment manufacturers. The successful candidate is required to obtain a valid US passport within 3 months of hire.

Work locations include maritime ports regulated by the U.S.C.G. under the Maritime Transportation Security Act. As such, the applicant will be required to apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC^®) within the first 30 days of employment and to obtain a TWIC within the first 90 days of employment without exception.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a DOT medical clearance within the first 30 days of employment.

This position is subject to new hire, random, and for-cause drug screening, as well as criminal and driving background checks. Users of cannabis need not apply. No exceptions.

Note: The company is contractually obligated to maintain an adequate quantity of field personnel that are qualified to be immediately and legally assigned or dispatched to regulated and/or field work anywhere, anytime, and for any client. Due to contractual client requirements, field personnel must comply with the most restrictive drug and alcohol policies enforced within the geographic areas, industries, companies, facilities, and locations served by the company. Applicants testing positive for cannabis metabolites or failing to produce a definitive negative test result for cannabis metabolites will not be hired.

HFRC offers a competitive salary and benefit package including holiday, vacation and sick leave pay, medical/dental insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and potential for a year-end bonus.

HFRC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk®). BakerRisk® provides services to industries and governments in the U.S. and around the world to assess the consequences and risks associated with potentially catastrophic events including explosions, fires and toxic material releases. The research and development programs of BakerRisk® make them a technology leader with the most advanced methodologies and tools to predict potential consequences, analyze risk, and design protection, prevention, and mitigation systems for such catastrophic events.

BakerRisk® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive equal consideration, regardless of their race, color, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. BakerRisk® and its affiliated companies are drug-free workplaces.

For additional information, please see our website at www.BakerRisk.com and www.hainesfire-risk.com.