Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do. Our success throughout New England has created a need for a Suppression Technician to work out of our Bethlehem, PA office.

As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have joined forces with Kistler O'Brien (KOB) Fire Protection based out of Pennsylvania. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the PA area, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for same level of excellence as we do.

With regional offices in Bethlehem, Reading, and Paoli, Pennsylvania, KOB has employment opportunities that are local to you and ready to be filled immediately. Start a new career path today with a family-oriented, growing company, and help us advance life safety in the workplace!

While KOB Fire Protection services customers all throughout the state of Pennsylvania, and we are looking for someone specifically to help with our Lehigh Valley territory and customers.

Position Summary:

Responsible for laying out, assembling and installing fire protection equipment to include pre-Engineered kitchen systems, spray booths and off-road systems per NFPA and manufacturer guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

▪ Cut, thread and groove pipe
▪ Install conduit and run stainless steel cable
▪ Install, program and test fire suppression panels
▪ Lay out system installations per manufacture’s guidelines
▪ Read, research and identify project needs prior to job start
▪ Read and interpret vendors manuals, blueprints and work orders to perform required installations
▪ Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing installations
▪ Complete and accurately record required information onto field reports
▪ Troubleshoot and repair faulty installations
▪ Responsible for maintaining all documentation and reports associated with daily work
▪ Evaluate customer sites for additional equipment and services that customer may require or that Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection may provide

▪ Work in compliance with the company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
▪ Other duties as assigned or needed

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, including electric and battery powered equipment.
• Comfortable with heights and working on ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and comprehend appropriate NFPA codes.
• Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends and overtime.
• Plumbing, pipefitting or welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Requirements:

If this sounds like the job for you, here are some of the requirements/things we take into consideration for joining the team!

• High school diploma is required. Industry experience preferred
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation with willingness to travel within the state of Pennsylvania.
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of complex blueprints and solid written and verbal skills
• Familiarity with the national fire codes
• Thorough knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and the necessary tools
• Ability to work in a wide variety of conditions, including heights up to 30 feet or more and also be able to work in
  adverse weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Experience in lift operations and OSHA guidelines
• NICET certification a plus

Benefits:

Some of these benefits may not be important for you today, but they may be down the road:

• Hourly pay in line with experience along with performance incentive plan
• Regular performance reviews in the way of real-time coaching from your licensed mentor and in-office reviews with your PM and/or divisional VP
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Participation in Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual company training and events
• Opportunity to be an integral part of the best fire protection team in New England

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer

As an EEO/AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.