Field Service Technician

Industrial Safety Systems, LLC ("ISS") is a leading Safety Systems and Automation Integration and Service Company providing engineering, integration, and service of electronic fire and gas systems to the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, and industrial markets domestically and internationally.

ISS is currently seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team

WORK LOCATION(S):

• ISS Office / Shop - Broussard, Louisiana
• Louisiana and Texas - Land based
• Offshore Gulf of Mexico
• International Land and Offshore - depending on interest and ability

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge in the following areas:

• Fire and Gas Detection
• Conventional Fire and Gas Detection
• Addressable Fire and Gas Detection
• Fire Suppression
• Fixed Gaseous Suppression Systems
• Portable Fire Suppression
• Public Address and General Alarm
• Page/Party Paging Systems
• Advanced and IP based Paging and Alarm Systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate advanced diagnostics and repair skills on one or more the above Industrial Safety Systems.
• Computer literacy and knowledge:
• Outlook, Word, and Excel
• PC hardware and software communications
• Programming Logic (Boolean, Ladder)
• Effective written and verbal communications in English
• Rules and Regulations for Land and Offshore market
• General understanding of Industrial Process equipment

Education and Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Industrial Technology and/or Electronics Technology degree/training preferred
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience working in Plant/Refinery or Offshore Oil & Gas industry.

Physical Demands:

• Must pass a UKOOA type medical exam demonstrating Fit for Duty
• Must meet the medical requirements to wear PPE required in offshore oil & gas industry
• Must pass a DOT drug screen
• Frequently required to stand, walk, twist, balance and stoop with good balance
• Regularly required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds
• Occasionally required to carry at least 40 pounds with one hand (or in a backpack) for at least 50 feet
• Occasionally required to climb in and around equipment, stairs, and slanted ladders
• Occasionally required to sit, kneel, and squat
• Ability to hang from a rope swing for 8 seconds
• Ability to hold breath for a minimum of 35 seconds (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training and water survival training requirements)
• Ability to travel both domestic and international (Automobile, Boat, Airplane)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Safe Harbor Contribution
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off