Job Information
Vallen Temp Service Tech - (Piping/Boilermaker/NCCER Adv Rigger) in Nederland, Texas
Position Summary:
Join the Vallen team as the The primary purpose and objective for the LSS (Life Safety Services) Temp Service Tech- Projects. In this position you will design and develop Water Based, Suppression Systems, Alarm Systems and/or Fall Protection Systems Designs for industrial customers. Technical consultation for internal and external customers. Assists other designers with concept for more complicated Industrial designs. Assists with coordination/delegation of design assignments based on other designer skills and required completion dates.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, perform system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of customer's Life Safety Systems by identifying code issues and discrepancies.
Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
Providing customer service in the area of installation of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.
Job Qualifications:
High School or GED
Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
Minimum 1-year related experience
Mechanically inclined
Specific - RELEVENT experience
Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
Proficient with hand tools.
Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Working conditions will vary with project work being performed indoors and out in the field.
Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 pounds.
Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.
Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)