Full-Time
Licensed Inspection Lead Technician
Firetrol Protection Systems
201-500 employees
Designs, installs, services fire suppression systems
No salary listed
Austin, TX, USA
In Person
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- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the inspection or service of fire protection systems.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and standards.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must pass a background check and drug screening.
- Texas RME-I License.
- Texas Backflow License.
- Perform comprehensive inspections according to industry standards and regulations for fire protection systems, including sprinklers and alarms.
- Diagnose issues requiring service and provide effective troubleshooting.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports that outline findings and recommendations for repairs.
- Engage with clients and maintain customer service relationships.
- Work in various environments such as commercial buildings, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.
- Participate in ongoing training to stay current with industry standards and licensing requirements.
- Texas FAL License.
- Texas FEL-A License.
Firetrol Protection Systems designs, installs, services, inspects, and maintains fire protection and life-safety systems for corporate, government, and military facilities across the Southwest and South. Its turnkey approach delivers custom system design and engineering, on-site installation, ongoing maintenance, and regular inspections to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance. It differentiates itself with a 35-year track record and a broad regional footprint that supports multi-site facilities with coordinated service and rapid response. The company aims to keep facilities safe from fire hazards by ensuring life-safety systems operate reliably and meet safety standards.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mobile, Alabama
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Matrix agreement opens rail and utility wildfire budgets across North America.
- August 2025 Tinker contract and Lawton hospital work show recurring federal service revenue.
- Revelio tracked 761 employees in March 2026, with 128 active openings signaling expansion.
What critics are saying
- Rail wildfire defense depends on Matrix Wildfire adoption, not Firetrol's core installed base.
- Firetrol remains a subsidiary inside Minimax-Viking, limiting standalone strategic control.
- Any SENTINEL failure on western rail corridors would damage Firetrol's credibility with insurers.
What makes Firetrol Protection Systems unique
- Minimax-Viking subsidiary Firetrol combines suppression, alarms, and inspection across South Central America.
- August 2026 SENTINEL railway partnership extends Firetrol into wildfire defense infrastructure.
- District offices and experienced staff create dense local service coverage versus single-site contractors.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Training Programs
Company News
Matrix Wildfire and Firetrol Protection Systems have announced an exclusive supplier agreement to deploy the SENTINEL Railway System across US and Canadian rail networks. The partnership combines Matrix's rail infrastructure hardware with Firetrol's fire suppression technology to protect railway corridors from wildfire. The rail-mounted platform provides three operational tiers: seasonal fuel treatment, rapid response during extreme fire warnings, and active suppression. It applies non-toxic retardant to vegetation along rights-of-way, creating firebreak buffers that last for months. Unlike aerial tankers grounded by poor conditions, SENTINEL operates day or night along track networks. The system uses spatial AI and telemetry to provide verified risk reduction data across remote track miles. The platform targets freight and passenger rail corridors in western North America facing severe wildfire threats and rising insurance liabilities.