Life Safety Systems Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Life Safety Systems Specialist for its Operations & Maintenance team. The position starts as a three-month contract, with possible extension depending on performance and business needs, and may lead to a longer-term role. The specialist works in a large industrial environment including clean rooms and responds to work orders, troubleshoots and carries out preventive maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial facility equipment and systems, and perform preventive and corrective electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Identify and correct safety-related issues, evaluate equipment independently and carry out general maintenance
• Conduct building testing and inspections, assess fire suppression systems, and maintain regulator records
• Train on fire extinguishers and perform routine inspections of fire protection systems, apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations
• Perform preventive maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes and alignments, and maintain equipment in the CMMS
• Repair and safely operate forklifts, hoists and cranes using safe rigging and lifting techniques
• Respond to customers on work orders, recommend improvements to maintenance methods, and resolve work problems
• Use measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments, and follow safety rules such as hazard analysis, lockout/tagout and PPE

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of job-related experience or equivalent
• Ability to work in an aerial or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher; may need additional state licensing
• Valid driver's license may be required; no sponsorship for U.S. work authorization
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client's location
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends, and to travel locally and occasionally by air

Required skills

• Fluency in computer use, including the full Microsoft product line
• Reading and understanding documents and diagrams
• Differentiating wire colors and reading color-coded wiring
• Physical ability to climb ladders, walk extensively, and perform bending, squatting and kneeling

What we offer

• Pay of $29.00 (good-faith estimate)
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan
• Educational reimbursement, disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options