Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Responsibility connects us, empowers us, binds us to our community, and challenges us to do what is right. Clean water, safe roads, efficient energy, resilient power sources, and buildings that enhance their surroundings – these are significant responsibilities we take to heart.

At CHA, we believe in responsibly improving the world we live in, and we ask our team to aspire to that ideal every day. At the foundation of our responsibility is our commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and equality. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We believe it is our responsibility and work to do that each and every day.

We are currently seeking a Fire Sprinkler Inspector to join our American Fire Team at our Birmingham, AL and Charlotte, NC office location.

American Fire, A CHA Company, offers highly specialized fire protection engineering services and cutting-edge solutions to the most challenging fire protection projects. Our knowledgeable staff manages complex industrial, commercial and design/build fire protection projects, including sprinkler systems, fire pumps, ground storage tanks, underground piping, and special hazards.

The Fire Sprinkler Inspector is responsible for completing inspections of fire sprinkler systems (tanks, pumps, specialty systems, wet pipe, dry pipe, underground, hydrants, backflows, etc.) in commercial and industrial buildings according to NFPA standards. This position will also maintain all inspection-related paperwork through a 3rd party web-based service and will communicate with local, state and county AHJ’s regarding inspection reports. The Fire Sprinkler Inspector will support and grow current customer relationships and target new customers for all services provided by American Fire.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• OSHA 30 Training required or must obtain within 30 days of employment (AFP will pay for training)
• A minimum of 5 years’ industry experience required
• NICET level II in inspection testing and maintenance preferred
• Knowledgeable in all facets of fire protection
• Ability to perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as working within crawl spaces, climbing a ladder, outside in the heat or cold, on lift equipment, or dirty environments.
• Ability to work at heights in a man lift and lift 50+ pounds above head
• Strong working knowledge of all sprinkler systems
• Must have excellent communication skills and positive customer service attitude
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Must be team oriented with the ability to lead
• Must be willing to travel around the southeastern US
• Valid driver’s license required

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in – combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities – reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.