Fire Alarm Technician

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician - NICET Certified III at Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, Florida.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Appling advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems with Fire Life Safety & Health systems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturer’s manuals or similar documents.  Examples of such problems include determining troubles and malfunctions associated with Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems including high expansion foam system and AFFF, fire pumps, water spray, and standpipe systems; Special Hazard Suppression Systems including Halon, CO2, dry and wet chemicals, and clean agent; Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems including detection/initiation devices, notification appliances, and monitoring/communication systems.
• Conducting detailed visual inspections and functional tests of various fire suppression and fire alarm systems and prepares comprehensive reports of all deficiencies and recommends corrective actions to customer.
• Exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making fire protection system analyses/troubleshooting for the repair of non-functioning systems and developing repair service orders to include labor calculations and identifying component material takeoffs with estimated costs for labor and materials.   Replaces fire protection system components and performs testing to ensure proper operations in accordance with applicable NFPA codes and standards.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Must be experienced in the field of inspecting, testing, and performing maintenance/repairs on all components of fire suppression and fire alarm systems listed above.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance services for various fire protection systems.
• Conducts inspection and testing of fire protection systems to include varying control systems.
• Troubleshoots and provides estimates for repairs.
• Oversees Fire System Technicians in daily operations, assigns work priorities, and orders materials needed for repairs.
• Interacts with customer on a regular basis and communicates all fire protection deficiencies/impairments with recommended remedies, schedule, and cost.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• NICET III or IV certifications in specific field of engineering technology
• Five years of experience in supervising technicians
• Five (5) years experience as Fire System Technician with NICET III or IV certification
• Valid State Drivers License
• Maintain all other required ID as needed
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of NFPA codes/standards and control systems associated with Fire Protection  Systems
• Experience and certification on Monaco, Motorola, Dectronix and other Fire Control systems
• Ability to use technical manuals, technical bulletins, or manufacturer’s specification while performing maintenance, troubleshooting, or corrective repairs to Fire Protection Systems and  controls.
• Familiarity with the interrelationships of various Fire Protection System components and judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting appropriate tools and testing instruments
• Good communication skills and customer service oriented
• Ability to manage projects on site in timely manner

Other Responsibilities:

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 Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Physical Demands:

Knowledge and ability to move job related equipment. Must be able to perform work in an industrial environment.  Able to lift, push or pull a minimum of 50 lbs.  General physical labor in relation to climbing, lifting, overhead work, pushing, pulling, crouching, crawling, inclement weather conditions, confined space.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.