Emerge Partners is actively recruiting for Marine Fire Technician /Engineer job on-site in Houston, Texas . Our client is a logistics service provider with multiple locations in the US an abroad. The client will offer a generous annual salary, excellent benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K, and room for advancement. If you are interested in joining a growing logistics company, please apply now.

The Service Technician Marine Fire and Safety (MFS), performs inspection and maintenance of all Fire, Safety & Rescue products and is the primary company contact for ships’ superintendents, officers & crew during inspections and maintenance service. In addition, the Service Technician, MFS maintains workshop equipment, prepares paperwork for certificates, and provides necessary technical assistance and labor to complete projects both in the shop and onboard vessels/rigs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform inspections and provide maintenance on all Fire, Safety and Rescue products for clients, both aboard ships/rigs and in service facilities (fixed and portable Fire systems, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus, Emergency Escape Breathing Devices, associated hoses and pipes), UTI tapes, portable and fixed gas detection instruments

 Identify ships’ needs and requirements based on ship’s classification and flag and applicable manufacturer’s requirements

Inspect and maintain Company-owned property, such as liquid level indicators, compressor test units, various tools and service safety equipment used in the execution of the position responsibilities

Use hand and power tools such as pipe threading machine, as required to maintain, service, repair and build various items used in the performance of job responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and labor assistance as needed to facilitate servicing customer needs on a timely basis

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

Knowledge of applicable Fire, Safety and Rescue marine rules

Knowledge of electrical circuits and mechanical piping configurations

2 to 3 year’s demonstratable experience working with the following equipment types: o Portable Fire Extinguishers (Powder, CO2, Foam and Water) o Fixed installation CO2, Halon, Powder and Foam fire systems o Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) o Hydraulic Pressure Testing for (CO2, Halon, AIR, N2 and oxygen cylinders) o Water Hydrants, including applicable hoses, couplings and branch pipes o Portable gas detection equipment

Experience performing inspections and providing services to various Fire, Safety and Rescue equipment

Attention to detail  A self-starter driven to excellence

Customer service orientation

Willing to pitch in and assist in other areas as needed ? Able to work on the customer’s schedule (weekends, etc.)

Position is subject to the DOT drug screening rules

Ability to stand for extended periods of time, manuever obstacles typically found on ships/rigs (such as steep stairs, low overhead clearances) ? Able to lift up to 70 pounds

Education/Certifications:

 High school diploma required; graduate of a technical training institute preferred

Ability to secure a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card and required license(s)

Valid driver’s license

Physical Working Environment:

This position works both within warehouse/service facilities and on board ships/rigs. Therefore, the position is exposed to the sorts of working conditions and weather typically associated with working on board ships and outdoors. The position will require routine travel, primarily by vehicle.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified

Interested in this job? Apply today!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work setting:

• In-person

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)