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Fire Systems Technician-Fire Alarm (Contract)

Amentum logoAmentum~$64.9k–$94.1k/yrtypicalOCONUS-Antarctica-McMurdo Station, United States of AmericaFull timePosted 4mo ago
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  • US citizenship
  • Driver's license

About the job

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.

Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success . ## Summary Seasonal Contract posit i on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Fire Systems Technician – Fire Alarm will perform maintenance and installation tasking under the supervision of Fire Systems Technician – Special Hazards/Supervisor (FT) .

Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements. ## Position Responsibilities - Inspects and maintains various fire alarm and reporting systems - Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existing fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems - Works with other NICET certified technicians for fire alarm systems, special hazard systems, and water-based suppression systems to develop and execute work plans - Collaborates with Facilities Management and Facilities Engineers to develop work plans and schedules, and to identify materials needed for tasking - Performs Winterization and De-winterization of fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems in station buildings - Performs periodic maintenance on fire systems equipment in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPA standards, and manufacturer's guidelines - Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required - Timely respon se to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours - Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved - Coordinate s testing, maintenance, and repair activities as required with other parties such as Antarctic Fire Department, Station Management, Facilities Management, and building occupants. - Utilizes the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate - Uses solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems - Performs ongoing risk and hazard assessment while executing tasking - Proactively identifies any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively - Works directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking - Performs tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather - Advises immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements - Learns and uses computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications - Reviews and follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggests revisions as needed, and creates SOPs as directed - Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements and participate s in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives - Performs other duties as required ## Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses - High School diploma or GED - Current NICET II Fire Alarm certification (minimum) - Minimum four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, is required - Experience including rough wiring, detection device/appliance termination, and head end termination - Experience in repair, maintenance and inspection on a variety of equipment and application types - Experience developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system - Experience in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional facilities - Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides - Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications - Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position ## Expected Skills and Competencies - Ability to diagnose fire safety system issues and to maintain , adjust repair, and replace fire safety systems and related components - Competent to ensure compliance with the applicable IBC, IFC and NFPA codes, and satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - Skilled in utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams to accomplish tasking - Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook - Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking - Proficient in confined space safety protocols - Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking - Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE - Familiar with fall protection and respirator use - Hands on experience analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines - Working knowledge of current building, fire and life safety codes as related to fire protection ## Preferred Qualifications and/or Experience - Experience with Keltron Life Safety Event Management Systems - Experience with a variety of Fire Suppression systems - Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System ## Physical and/or Other Requirements - Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods - Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica - Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer - Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF - Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position. - Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position. - Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives . - Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States - No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access.

(includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.

As appropriate , each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.

It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly , each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsib

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