Fire Alarm Field Supervisor at Impact Fire in Houston, TX

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through superior customer service and technical expertise, we have developed long-standing relationships with the leading businesses in our markets. We are a full-service fire protection company, providing installation, maintenance, inspection, monitoring, and retrofit of fire safety systems. Come join a dynamic team of fire protection professionals, many of whom carry NICET and manufacturer certifications in leading brands. Impact Fire has deep experience supporting many industries including retail, healthcare, education and restaurants. Today, we operate over 52+ district offices and employ over 2,100 employees across multiple states throughout the USA.

At Impact Fire Services you can learn a trade with multiple career paths in fire and life safety while benefiting from an employee focused company culture that allows you to gain mentorship and training provided by leading experts at one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Whether you have transferable skills, prior industry experience, or are looking to start your journey, our apprenticeship programs will give you the support and knowledge you need to go further in your career.

Why work with us?

At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service-oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 52+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.

Benefits of joining Impact Fire Services

When you join Impact Fire you will receive:
• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment
• Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
• Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

This position is working out of our Houston, TX office.

The Field Supervisor is to lead the team in efficient project execution, ensuring safe work practices, and ongoing field training for the field technicians. This position is a leadership role for someone who is goal oriented, has good time management, and is capable of leading team members.
Your responsibilities are to supervise the field crews on all current jobs, maintain day-to-day operations, and keep an updated dialog with the general contractor to be relayed back to the project manager. You will have to receive and update daily reports from the technicians to ensure the jobs are being run efficiently. This role requires a Field Supervisor to be calm under pressure, always willing to learn new management skills/techniques, and willingness to assist with upper management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure the jobs meet our financial and operational goals.
• Ensure the effective operation of the Fire Alarm Division and the efficiency of Fire Alarm personnel.
• Ensure that the technical personnel are highly trained in our services and products as well as safety.
• Learn and ensure compliance with all applicable industry codes.
• Protect the company’s assets.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the General Manager or Managing Member.
• Talk to all the technicians daily about the updates on the job status to relay and update with the project manager and general contractors.
• Make onsite visits daily to all active jobs and jobs that are going to start in the near future.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess any necessary licensing and certification required by National, State and Local codes.
• Minimum 5 years related fire alarm experience with a current TSFMO FAL.
• NICET or equivalent training from manufacturers or institutions.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.
• Proficiency with using PCs including working knowledge of MS Excel / Word as well as iPhone/iPad apps.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Willingness to travel out of town including overnight lodging.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Self-starter that can work with little to no supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Impact Fire Services. For consideration, please apply on-line.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.