Fire Systems Technician - Fire Alarm (Antarctica Contract)

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Fire Systems Technician - Fire Alarm for a seasonal contract supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The technician performs maintenance and installation tasks under the supervision of the Fire Systems Technician - Special Hazards/Supervisor, according to the ASC schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on fire alarm, detection, notification and reporting systems
• Work with NICET-certified technicians and with Facilities Management and Facilities Engineers to develop work plans and schedules, and identify materials needed
• Perform winterization and de-winterization of fire systems in station buildings, and periodic maintenance in line with the Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPA standards and manufacturer guidelines
• Prepare work plans, job hazard analyses, job safety analyses, checklists and other required documentation, and respond to emergency service calls on time, inside and outside normal hours
• Coordinate testing, maintenance and repair with the Antarctic Fire Department, Station Management, Facilities Management and building occupants, and advise the supervisor on progress and needs
• Use computer-based labor, material and maintenance tracking applications, follow SOPs and comply with ASC ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements
• Perform outdoor work in extreme cold and wind, and lift and move equipment and parts

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Current NICET II Fire Alarm certification (minimum)
• At least four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting and maintaining fire protection systems, including fire alarms
• Experience with rough wiring, detection device and head-end termination, and with written work plans, job hazard and safety analyses under a permit-to-work system
• Experience maintaining commercial, government, industrial and/or institutional facilities
• Ability to read design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manuals and troubleshooting guides
• Willingness to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and US citizenship for facility credentials

Required skills

• NICET II Fire Alarm certification
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• LOTO procedures and confined space safety protocols
• Risk assessment and PPE selection
• Preferred: Keltron Life Safety Event Management Systems, fire suppression systems, and Maximo or similar CMMS