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Full-time
Posted 7 days ago
Job description
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.
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.
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 policiespertaining 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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