Special Hazards Technician

at  Everguard

Everguard Fire and Safety (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and services to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.
We have immediate opening at our Thunder Bay operation for Special Hazards Technician.

Being a part of our team, you will be able to experience many of the benefits below.

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Overtime
• Various Hourly Premiums
• Paid Travel Expenses
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Insurance Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings and Financial Planning Support
• Paid Time Off (including Flex Time and a Variety of Observed Holidays)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training and Development Opportunities, and much more!

Our Special Hazards Technicians are responsible for delivering specialized in-field fire services such as:

• Servicing, maintaining, installing, and/or commissioning fire suppression releasing control panels including devices, suppression mechanical systems for the following: Clean Agent Systems (Inergen, Novec 1230, etc.), Pre-Action, Deluge, CO2 and Watermist.
• Completing inspections for fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems.
• Ensuring that work is compliant with jurisdictional codes, regulations, specifications, and standards.
• Reading and interpretating drawings, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/ product manuals.
• Identifying deficiencies and recommending any specific solutions and recommendations for customers.
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities.
• Preparing materials for daily execution of assigned work orders.

• Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job.Mentoring other team members including trainees as assigned.

The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role including:

• Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time
• Professional and customer service focused mindset
• High level of self motivation
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
• Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
• Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must.

Candidate must also possess the following experience and training credentials

(NOTE: ALL COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED):

• 5+ years’ experience with Fire Alarm and Specialized Suppression and Inspections, Maintenance, Servicing, Installation and/or Commissioning.
• Manufacturer training in Fire Alarm Systems and Specialized Suppression Systems including Clean Agent Systems (Inergen, Novec 1230, etc.), Pre-Action, Deluge, CO2 and Watermist would be considered an asset.
• CFAA Certification
• Training or trades certification related to an Electrical / Electronics / Suppression and/or Sprinkler Fitting would be considered an asset
• Experience in customer service delivery environment would be considered an asset along with knowledge of NFPA standards and jurisdictional codes.
• A valid Driver’s License
  If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and growing company and interested in being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.
  We embrace diversity across all our operations and foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills are encouraged to apply

Our Special Hazards Technicians are responsible for delivering specialized in-field fire services such as:

• Servicing, maintaining, installing, and/or commissioning fire suppression releasing control panels including devices, suppression mechanical systems for the following: Clean Agent Systems (Inergen, Novec 1230, etc.), Pre-Action, Deluge, CO2 and Watermist.
• Completing inspections for fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems.
• Ensuring that work is compliant with jurisdictional codes, regulations, specifications, and standards.
• Reading and interpretating drawings, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/ product manuals.
• Identifying deficiencies and recommending any specific solutions and recommendations for customers.
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities.
• Preparing materials for daily execution of assigned work orders.
• Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job.Mentoring other team members including trainees as assigned

The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role including:

• Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time
• Professional and customer service focused mindset
• High level of self motivation
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
• Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
• Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must