Fire Systems Technician-Fire Alarm

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Summary:

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).Fire Systems Technician–Fire Alarmwill perform maintenance and installation tasking under the supervision ofFire Systems Technician – Special Hazards/Supervisor (FT). Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inspects andmaintainsvariousfire alarmand reportingsystems

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existing fire alarm, detection, notification,andreportingsystems

• Workswith other NICET certified technicians for fire alarm systems, special hazard systems, andwater-basedsuppression systemsto develop and execute work plans

• Collaborates with Facilities Management and Facilities Engineers to develop work plans and schedules, and toidentifymaterials needed for tasking

• Performs Winterization and De-winterization of fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems in station buildings

• Performsperiodic maintenance on fire systems equipmentin accordance withthe Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPAstandards,and manufacturer's guidelines

• Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents asrequired

• Timely responseto emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours

• Maintainsaccurateand thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

• Coordinatestesting, maintenance, and repair activities asrequiredwith other parties such as Antarctic Fire Department, Station Management, Facilities Management, and building occupants. 

• Utilizes theassistanceof other station personnel to complete tasking, orassistother trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate

• Uses solid decision-making ability and sound judgment tosafely and effectively solve problems

• Performs ongoing risk and hazard assessment while executing tasking

• Proactivelyidentifiesany 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 extremecold weather

• Advisesimmediate 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 withall ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements andparticipatesin Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

• Performs other duties asrequired

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma orGED

• Current NICET IIFire Alarm certification (minimum)

• Minimum four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, andmaintainingfire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, isrequired

• Experience including rough wiring, detection device/appliance termination, and head end termination

• Experience in repair,maintenanceand 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, maintenancemanualand manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides

• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectivelyutilizecomputer-basedlabor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications  

• Possess the competencies,willingnessand ability to perform the duties of position

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to diagnose fire safety system issues and tomaintain, 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 inutilizingdesign drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams toaccomplishtasking

• Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word,Exceland Outlook

• Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking

• Proficient in confined space safety protocols 

• Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPEappropriate tospecific 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 withKeltronLife 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. 

• Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives. 

• 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 andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.