Fire Services Manager

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Fire Services Manager – Industrial Operations

Location: SE Houston, TX area (Travel Required)

About the Opportunity:

We’re hiring a Fire Services Manager to lead a key division of a growing industrial safety organization. This is a progressive leadership role with strong growth potential—ideal for someone passionate about operational excellence, team development, and technical fire safety solutions. You’ll manage a highly specialized team and oversee critical field service operations related to fire protection and life safety systems across a variety of industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations for fire protection services including inspection, service, and repair of fire extinguishers, foam systems, suppression systems, gas and flame detection, and other safety equipment.
• Drive safety-first culture while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and internal protocols across all operational procedures.
• Manage inventory, fleet readiness, and job site execution to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
• Coach and develop field technicians and supervisors; oversee hiring, performance reviews, and ongoing training initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with sales, customer service, and project teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Implement short- and long-term strategic goals for departmental growth, staffing needs, and equipment planning.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and ensure readiness of all vehicles and tools.
• Review budgets, forecast operational needs, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost control.

Ideal Background:

• 5+ years of field experience in fire protection, industrial safety, petrochemical, or oil & gas environments.
• At least 1 year of direct supervisory or leadership experience.
• Familiarity with portable and fixed fire suppression systems and detection equipment.
• NICET II certification (or willingness to obtain) and State Fire Marshal licensing highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general business software; ability to quickly learn new platforms.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire a high-performance culture.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, service-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally offshore or out of town for client projects.

This role offers:

• A chance to step into a key leadership position within a growing, forward-thinking company.
• The opportunity to build and scale a division with full support from senior leadership.
• Career advancement tied to division performance and strategic execution.