Field Technician - Special Hazards

Job Description

Job Description

IFP is growing, and we’re looking for Field Technicians at multiple experience levels to join our Field Services team. Whether you’re developing your skills in low-voltage and fire protection work or bring years of experience with complex fire alarm and special-hazards systems, we’re interested in connecting with talented technicians who want to grow with us.

Our Field Technicians install, inspect, test, commission, maintain, and service fire alarm, detection, and special-hazards fire suppression systems at customer sites throughout the United States. Candidates will be considered for Field Technician I, II, or III based on experience, technical proficiency, certifications, and demonstrated ability.

Location: We welcome qualified candidates nationwide, with current hiring priorities in Arizona, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

We think you’ll thrive if:

• You enjoy hands-on technical work, troubleshooting problems, and seeing a project come together in the field.
• You take safety, quality, and doing the job right seriously.
• You’re dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in different customer and project environments.
• You want to keep developing your technical skills and build a career in fire and life safety.
• You communicate professionally and work well with customers, contractors, project teams, and other technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, inspect, maintain, and service fire alarm, detection, special-hazards fire suppression, and associated life safety systems based on experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Perform low-voltage and system installation activities including conduit, wiring, detection devices, control panels, notification appliances, cylinders, valves, piping, tubing, and related components.
• Read and interpret applicable plans, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, sequence-of-operations documentation, and project specifications.
• Perform system inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs in accordance with applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures.
• Support system programming, configuration, integration, commissioning, acceptance testing, and project closeout activities as qualified.
• Identify field conditions, deficiencies, material needs, scope concerns, and technical issues and communicate findings to the appropriate project or technical resources.
• Coordinate field activities with other technicians, Project Management, Engineering/Design, contractors, customers, and other trades.
• Complete field reports, work orders, inspection records, test documentation, and other required project documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow all company, customer, and job-site safety requirements and maintain assigned vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials in safe working condition.
• Participate in technical, manufacturer, safety, licensing, and certification training and continue developing expertise in fire and life safety systems.
• Depending on experience level, provide technical assistance, field guidance, and mentoring to less-experienced technicians.

Experience & Education

Required

• Experience in fire alarm, low-voltage, electrical, fire protection, special-hazards suppression, construction, mechanical, or related field work. We are open to a range of experience levels.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to safely use applicable hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and field equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, wiring diagrams, or related documentation at a level appropriate to your experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain required licenses, certifications, and technical qualifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationwide, including overnight stays, up to 90% of the time.

Preferred

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems or Special Hazards Suppression Systems, or demonstrated progress toward certification.
  Experience with clean-agent or other special-hazards systems used in data centers, energy, aviation, industrial, or other mission-critical environments.

About Veridity

Engineered Safety for the World's Most Critical Environments.

Veridity delivers fire and life safety solutions across energy, aviation, industrial, and mission-critical environments, supporting detection, suppression, and system integration through a network of specialized companies. Our North American brands include SEVO Industrial Fire Protection (IFP), SEVO Systems, and M-Source Machining. We are aligned by a shared mission, unified strategy, and relentless commitment to execution, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships.

About SEVO Industrial Fire Protection
SEVO Industrial Fire Protection (IFP) provides turnkey fire and life safety solutions including engineering, permitting, installation, commissioning, inspection, and ongoing service. We protect critical infrastructure in data centers, energy storage facilities, aviation environments, industrial operations, and other mission-critical facilities.

Why Choose Us?

• Work on products and solutions that protect critical infrastructure and essential services.
• Join a growing organization focused on innovation and long-term success.
• Build your career alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep people, assets, and operations safe.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Veridity and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and provided opportunities to succeed based on their qualifications, performance, and contributions.