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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Special Hazards Systems Specialist - **Company:** Blue Signal - **Location:** Leawood, KS, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Intrusion Detection Systems, System Testing - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75399903-special-hazards-systems-specialist ## About the Role * Several years of practical technical experience within specialized fire protection environments, with direct exposure to advanced suppression systems strongly preferred. * Familiarity with specialized fire protection solutions, particularly systems designed for environments requiring alternative suppression methods. * Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude involving piping, valves, cylinders, pressure testing, fire alarm and detection equipment, releasing controls, and related suppression hardware. * Demonstrated experience with technical testing, troubleshooting, product validation, diagnostics, or root-cause investigations. * Comfort working with a variety of technical plans, diagrams, specifications, and related engineering documentation. * Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical information clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. * Knowledge of NFPA 2001, NFPA 72, UL, or FM requirements is preferred. NICET Special Hazards certification and relevant technical education are valued but not required. * Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel regionally and nationally up to approximately 25 percent. ## Description Our client is strengthening its expertise in specialized fire protection solutions and is looking for a seasoned professional who can apply extensive technical and field knowledge in a broader, more strategic capacity. This role supports a variety of technical and operational activities while collaborating with teams across the organization. You will have the opportunity to solve challenging system issues, influence product performance, and become a trusted technical resource while maintaining a more balanced travel schedule of approximately 25 percent. This Role Offers: * Manufacturer focused role with direct exposure to engineering, manufacturing, testing, and quality teams. * High visibility position serving as a technical resource for customers, channel partners, field professionals, and internal teams. * Growing organization where experienced technical professionals can make a meaningful impact as operations and processes continue to evolve. * Approximately 25 percent regional and national travel, offering an attractive next step for experienced field professionals seeking less time on the road. Focus: * Evaluate suppression hardware and system configurations through hands-on testing, then translate technical findings into practical recommendations. * Diagnose difficult equipment and application problems by recreating conditions, analyzing performance, and determining the underlying cause. * Work alongside engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to strengthen reliability, usability, and real-world system performance. * Provide advanced technical guidance for clean-agent suppression applications involving cylinders, valves, piping, nozzles, detection equipment, controls, and related components. * Assist with complex installations, commissioning, system testing, and troubleshooting when deeper technical expertise is required in the field. * Apply drawings, schematics, P and IDs, specifications, and other technical information to guide troubleshooting and system decisions. * Share technical expertise through training and direct support for technicians, customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders. * Maintain clear documentation of technical findings and share relevant insights with internal teams to help guide future enhancements. ## Related Videos - [Hacking Kubernetes: Live Demo Marathon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/488-hacking-kubernetes-live-demo-marathon) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)