Fire Protection Specialist

Position Overview

Perform testing, maintenance and repair of fire detection and fire suppression systems and components. Coordinate with the fire department and facility personnel to test the fire alarms. Candidate must be knowledgeable in various fire alarm manufacturers, understand and follow all NICET requirements for compliance to state federal and local code requirements. Have the ability to troubleshoot using a root cause mentality and understand the failure modes of the fire alarm systems and equipment. Must be able to work in a customer environment and have good communication skills.

Journeyman Level Electrician, or Electronics Technician with at least 4 years’ experience working Detection and releasing systems for special hazard systems found in ammunition magazines, special use facilities and computer server rooms including alarm and detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent releasing suppression systems (either agent or water-based systems) in any of the following roles/functions:

• Installation
• Inspection
• Testing
• Commissioning
• Technical system estimating
• Plans preparation
• Maintenance
• Low voltage systems
• Building electrical power or control systems
• Special hazards systems
• Smoke control systems
• Code compliance review

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years' experience with NICET Level II or III Certification in Fire Alarms
• 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 the 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.