Job Title: Fire Systems Technician – Fire Alarm (Contract)

　　Skill Code: ZS

　　Amentum Job Code: TAT-FIR20

　　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

　　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 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 response 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

　　Coordinates 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 participates in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

　　Performs other duties as required

　　Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

　　High School diploma or equivalent

　　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

　　Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

　　Boots Required: Yes

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