Fire Suppression Technician- Security Clearance

Position: Fire Suppression Technician-1 with Security Clearance
Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to support a government contract based at Bangor Base Washington. Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions, including all types of submarines, aircraft carriers, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Summary/General Description Of Job:
The Fire Suppression Technician installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of fire suppression equipment. Essential Duties &

Job Functions:

* Works on various types of fire suppression equipment and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, inspecting and testing.
* Applies practical application of technical knowledge of fire suppression principles.
* Determine malfunctions, and puts equipment in required operating condition.
* Disassembles systems for inspections.
* Reassembles and tests for proper operation.
* Documents results and submitting them to the authority having jurisdiction.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
* May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment.
* Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable. Accountable For:
* The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the fire suppression field.
* Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
* Timely and cost effective performance of duties.
* Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
* Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
* Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
* Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
* Having the ability to work well under pressure.

Job Requirements:

* Four years experience as a fire suppression technician.
* Knowledge of piping system operation including pumps, valves, pressure switches, flow switches back-flow prev enters, meters, and hydraulic controls.
* Must have a working operational knowledge of various fire alarm systems (i.e.: conventional, addressable, programmable, local energy, shunt trip and radio. How to secure and restore them for testing.
* Must have a working repair and maintenance knowledge of various fire suppression systems (i.e.: water (wet & dry), pre-action, deluge, dry chemical, foam, CO2) and how to secure and restore them for testing.
* Must have a working knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association or similar fire protection Codes.
* Ability to work with black iron pipe is required (laying out, cutting, fitting, threading, rolling, etc.)
* Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.
* Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.
* Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.
* Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.
* Must be able to lift 50lbs.
* Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.
* Within two years of hire must be able to obtain a Backflow Prevention License.
* Understands the interrelationships of systems exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as maintaining, testing and inspecting systems for proper operation.
* Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note:

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Preferred A certification of competency in Fire Protection Systems from a recognized institute is a…