Fire Systems Technician – Water Based (Contract)

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Summary: 

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 two 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.