Job Title:Fire Systems Technician –Water Based(Contract)
Skill Code:7X
AmentumJob Code:TAT-FIR20OT-N
FLSA Status:Exempt
Assigned Work Site:Antarctica (McMurdo/South Pole/ Palmer)
Reports to:Fire Systems Technician – Special Hazards/Supervisor (FT)
Department:Facilities
Employment Type:Seasonal Contract
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,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.
Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).Fire Systems Technician–Water Based(Contract)will perform maintenance and installation tasking under the supervision of theFire Systems Technician – Special Hazards/Supervisor (FT) Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
Inspects andmaintainsvariouswater-basedfire suppression systemsincluding dry,preaction, and wet
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existingvariouswater-basedfire suppression systems
Works with other NICET certified technicians for fire alarm systems, special hazard systems, andwater-basedsuppression systems to 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 Water Based fire suppression systems
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 IIWater Basedcertification (minimum)
Minimum four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, repairing, andmaintainingfire protection systems, including wet, dry and hybridwater-basedsuppression systems
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 withMaximo 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 and maintaininga 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.
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 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 tojob.
We are an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.
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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. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.