Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
Since 1990, Allstar Fire Protection Inc. has been Nashville's and Chattanooga's #1 trusted source for fire protection needs. We've recently expanded to Knoxville and Bowling Green, KY! As part of the Pye-Barker Fire & Safety family, we leverage over 100 employees and 40 service trucks to offer top-notch service.
This position is responsible for assisting in the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks. This position will assist in identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Fire sprinkler foreman are responsible for the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They manage specific installation projects assigned to them by the Fire Sprinkler Manager. Foremen oversee the technicians, installation fitters, and assistants working at the site. They ensure the entire installation process is done flawlessly.
*Location:*
4177 S Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37406
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:*  

* Fire sprinkler foremen use project drawings to interpret installation requirement details accurately and entirely.  

* Delegate appropriate tasks to fitters, mechanics and assistants as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire sprinkler manager.  

* Install and test installation of fire suppression equipment in new or retrofit construction projects

* Follow designed plans, communicates needed design change to fit actual site requirements

* Be responsible for materials delivered to site and for minor fabrication on job site.

* In charge of updating daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings.  

* If a change to the order is necessary, they bring it to the attention of the manager. 

* Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process or service, repair, and/or system installation  

* Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork 

* Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy  

* Use hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools

* Perform other duties assigned by management.

*Education/Qualification:*  

* 5+ years of experience with fire sprinkler systems required

* Working knowledge of pipefitting, plumbing regulations, and fire protection codes.

* Clean driving record and valid driver's license required

*Other Duties:*

* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Physical Requirements:*

* While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.  

* The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.   

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*Benefits and Perks:*

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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