Fire Systems Technician-Water Based

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Fire Systems Technician - Water Based

Apply remote type On-site locations OCONUS-Antarctica-McMurdo Station time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Fire Systems Technician – Water Based (Contract) will perform maintenance and installation tasking under the supervision of the Fire Systems Technician – Special Hazards/Supervisor (FT). Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inspects and maintains various water-based fire suppression systems including dry, preaction, and wet
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existing various water-based fire suppression systems
• Works with other NICET certified technicians for fire alarm systems, special hazard systems, and water-based suppression systems to develop and execute work plans
• Collaborates with Facilities Management and Facilities Engineers to develop work plans and schedules, and to identify materials needed for tasking
• Performs Winterization and De-winterization of Water Based fire suppression systems
• Performs periodic maintenance on fire systems equipment in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPA standards, and manufacturer's guidelines
• Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
• Coordinates testing, maintenance, and repair activities as required with other parties such as Antarctic Fire Department, Station Management, Facilities Management, and building occupants.
• Utilizes the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate
• Uses solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
• Performs ongoing risk and hazard assessment while executing tasking
• Proactively identifies any 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 extreme cold weather
• Advises immediate 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 with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements and participates in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives
• Performs other duties as required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current NICET II Water Based certification (minimum)
• Minimum four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire protection systems, including wet, dry and hybrid water-based suppression systems
• Experience in repair, maintenance and 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, maintenance manual and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides
• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
• Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to diagnose fire safety system issues and to maintain, 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 in utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams to accomplish tasking
• Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking
• Proficient in confined space safety protocols
• Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific 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 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.
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

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