Lead Inspection Technician
Quick Summary
Lead Inspection Technician overseeing fire sprinkler and fire alarm system inspection, testing, and maintenance in the Clearwater, Florida area.
Skills & Keywords
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Lead and coordinate daily field activities for fire sprinkler and fire alarm inspections and testing across assigned service areas
- Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance on wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire sprinkler systems
- Perform inspection and testing of low-voltage fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 14
- Conduct all work in accordance with NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and applicable Florida fire codes and standards
- Conduct field QA audits of inspection teams to ensure quality and code compliance consistency
- Reduce false deficiencies and missed deficiencies through coaching, audits, and quality oversight
- Identify system deficiencies and provide clear recommendations for corrective actions
- Complete and submit accurate inspection reports, deficiency reports, and compliance documentation
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers, building owners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Mentor junior inspectors and trainees; conduct ride-alongs and field coaching sessions
- Assist with onboarding and inspector development plans
- Troubleshoot system issues and support repair recommendations and follow-up work
- Support backflow testing and repair activities as needed
- Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company and OSHA standards
- Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment in good working condition
- Participate in on-call rotation and support emergency service needs as required
- 5+ years of experience in fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm inspection, testing, and service
- Demonstrated experience independently inspecting all major system types (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge) and low-voltage fire alarm systems
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 (particularly Chapter 14), and applicable fire protection standards and codes
- Prior experience formally mentoring, training, or onboarding inspectors/technicians.
- Experience resolving escalated or contested inspection issues and communicating findings directly to AHJs and customers
- NICET certification in Water-Based Systems and/or Fire Alarm Systems or willingness to obtain within an agreed-upon timeframe.
- Experience working with commercial and/or industrial fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems
- Knowledge of or experience with backflow testing and repairs is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, system drawings, and specifications
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, climbing, and working at heights and in varying weather conditions
- Ability to meet company driving eligibility requirements, including holding a valid driver's license and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record
- FMLA General Notice (English)
- FMLA General Notice (Spanish)
- USERRA Rights Notice (English)
- USERRA Rights Notice (Spanish)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Notice (English)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Notice (Spanish)
- E‑Verify Participation Posters
- Right to Work Posters
- Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws
- Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
- Illinois Equal Pay Act – Pay Transparency Notice
- VESSA (Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act)
- Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (English)
- Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (Spanish)
- Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (Polish)
- CA Minimum Wage
- CA Paid Sick Leave
- CA Pregnancy Disability/CFRA Leave
- CA Whistleblower Protections
- CA Transgender Rights
- NC Wage & Hour Notice
- NC OSHA Notice
Job Summary
Piper Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Lead Inspection Technician to serve as the senior inspection authority overseeing inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems throughout the Clearwater and surrounding Florida markets. This role is responsible for inspection quality, code compliance, deficiency reduction, customer confidence, AHJ relationships, and continuous improvement across inspection operations, while driving operational KPIs. The Lead Inspection Technician functions as a technical escalation resource, field mentor and trainer, QA/QC field leader, and operational improvement contributor.
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