If you are looking to work in the fire protection sector then a career in the automatic fire sprinkler industry could be for you.
There are a variety of careers with in the sector from sprinkler designers to installers and maintenance technicians. The industry holds diverse career paths, good wages and the opportunity for individuals to operate their own business.
BAFSA is currently working on developing a career pathway for the sector and an entry level qualification to encourage younger people to begin a career in automatic fire suppression. If you are already working in the sector take a look at the range of courses available through our training centre to help improve your competency and career development.
For those new to the sector here is a list of key roles:
The installer plays an important part in the fire sprinkler sector and is responsible for installing complex fire sprinkler systems to protect life and property.
The service engineer is responsible for practically maintaining the fire sprinkler system. This would include servicing and fault finding activities on site.
The installation of any system must be managed to ensure that its installation proceeds correctly. Planning and managing the project will mean labour, materials and equipment is available as needed and work is carried out to the design requirements accurately and efficiently.
Commissioning engineers are employed to work at a client’s site, where they are responsible for commissioning and overseeing the installation of systems and equipment.
A fire sprinkler design engineer is desk based and will design a system to ensure it meets the client requirements for the building.
The project engineer is often the primary technical point of contact for the client.
This person is responsible for conducting reviews and considering legal aspects of contract awards and administration. They can also be responsible for preparing and drafting commercial bids and tenders, estimating the costs of a project and ensuring that the costs are controlled.