Fire Systems Technician - Water Based (Contract)

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Fire Systems Technician - Water Based on a seasonal contract to support the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program under the Antarctic Support Contract. The technician performs maintenance and installation of water-based fire suppression systems under the supervision of the Fire Systems Technician - Special Hazards/Supervisor, with tasking driven by the ASC schedule. The work site is Antarctica (McMurdo/South Pole/Palmer).

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on dry, preaction and wet water-based fire suppression systems.
• Perform winterization and de-winterization of water-based fire systems and periodic maintenance in line with the Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPA standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work with NICET-certified technicians and Facilities Management to develop work plans, identify materials and coordinate testing, maintenance and repair.
• Respond promptly to emergency service calls during and outside normal hours, and document hours, tasking, materials and processes accurately.
• Prepare work plans, job hazard analyses, job safety analyses, checklists and other required forms, and follow SOPs.
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and windy conditions, and advise the supervisor on progress and resource needs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current NICET II Water Based certification (minimum).
• At least four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining fire protection systems, including wet, dry and hybrid water-based systems.
• Experience with written work plans, job hazard and safety analyses under a permit-to-work system, and with 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.
• Valid US driver's license and ability to lift, climb and work outdoors in extreme cold.

Required skills

• NICET II Water Based certification.
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); preferred: Maximo or similar CMMS.
• LOTO procedures, confined space safety, risk assessment and PPE selection.
• Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA and building, fire and life safety codes.