Fire Suppression Technician
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding area
Company: Safety Control, LLC.
Advance Your Career with Safety Control
Safety Control is a rapidly growing fire and life safety contractor providing comprehensive services throughout Texas and nationwide. We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Suppression Technician to join our elite field service team. This position is ideal for a well-rounded technician with deep code knowledge, advanced troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to customer-tailored service, integrity, and reliability.
Position Overview
The Fire Suppression Technician is responsible for inspecting, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of fire and life safety systems. This role builds upon fire extinguisher and kitchen suppression responsibilities and expands into advanced pre-engineered systems and related fire protection technologies. Technicians in this role are trusted subject-matter experts who can identify deficiencies, explain code requirements, and deliver compliant, high-quality solutions in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Fire Suppression & Life Safety Systems
- Inspect, test, service, and install:
- All types of fire extinguishers
- Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems
- Pre-engineered fire suppression systems
- Related fire alarm and security system components (as applicable)
- Troubleshoot and identify defective components within pre-engineered suppression systems
- Perform on-site emergency troubleshooting, repairs, and system restorations
- Identify NFPA code violations and non-conformance issues and recommend corrective actions
Codes, Standards & Compliance
- Demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of NFPA codes, standards, and system requirements
- Interpret, apply, and clearly explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations to customers and internal teams
- Ensure all inspections, repairs, and installations meet federal, state, and local code requirements
Tools, Equipment & Field Operations
- Use required tools and test equipment, including:
- Power machine groovers
- Pipe cutters and band saws
- Lifts and ladders
- Hand and power tools
- Repair or replace fire extinguishers and pre-engineered suppression systems as needed
- Safely operate and maintain small/light equipment and medium machinery
- Inspect and maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment, submitting repair requests as necessary
Documentation & Customer Communication
- Accurately document inspections, deficiencies, repairs, and testing using a company-issued smart device
- Communicate findings, code issues, and recommendations clearly and professionally with customers
- Represent Safety Control with professionalism at all customer sites
Required Qualifications
- Current FEL-A license issued by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office OR ability to obtain an FEL-A within 30 days of hire
- Strong working knowledge of fire suppression systems and applicable NFPA codes and standards
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- High proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
- Excellent troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills
- Strong punctuality and ability to work independently in the field
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)
- Fire Alarm License (Texas)
- Major plus and includes an additional pay increase
- Manufacturer certifications (Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Kidde, etc.)
- Experience with integrated fire alarm, suppression, and security systems
What We Offer
- Top-tier hourly pay, based on experience and certifications
- Additional pay increase for Fire Alarm License holders
- Career advancement opportunities and ongoing technical training
- Late-model company vehicle, tools, and uniforms provided
- Bi-weekly personal cell phone reimbursement
- Generous paid time off with tenure-based increases
- Eight paid holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Long-term stability with a fast-growing fire and life safety contractor
Why Safety Control?
At Safety Control, we are driven by customer-tailored service, integrity, and reliability. We trust our technicians to be experts in the field and support them with industry-leading tools, training, and advancement opportunities. If you’re looking to take the next step in your fire protection career with a company that values expertise and professionalism, Safety Control is where you belong.
Apply today and help protect lives, property, and businesses across Texas and beyond.