Technician, Fire Alarm & Electronic Systems Security Clearance

Position: Technician, Fire Alarm & Electronic Systems with Security Clearance
Naval Base Kitsap, West Sound Base Operations Support, Silverdale, WA
Summary
The Technician, Fire Alarm & Electronic Systems installs, maintains, programs, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of fire alarm, detection, suppression, and electronic systems at Naval Base Kitsap. This position requires strong technical knowledge of low-voltage electronics, alarm systems, and integration with various fire protection and communication networks in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair fire alarm systems, including addressable and conventional configurations.

• Work with related detection, suppression, and electronic systems such as wet/dry/pre-action sprinkler systems, deluge, foam, CO₂, and dry chemical systems.

• Troubleshoot, program, and modify system components including alarm panels, detectors, relays, and control modules.

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex problems where documentation may be incomplete or unavailable.

• Perform maintenance-level programming and verification of system functions to ensure compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and other applicable standards.

• Integrate and maintain related communication systems such as CCTV, audio amplifiers, telemetry, and fiber optic alarm networks.

• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine proper system installation and repair methods.

• Utilize complex testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, volt/ohm meters, pulse generators, and deviation meters.

• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians as required.

• Maintain accurate documentation and reports for inspections, repairs, and testing in accordance with contract and regulatory requirements.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Accountable for

• Proper use of tools and test equipment common to the fire alarm and electronics trade.

• Timely completion, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of assigned work.

• Compliance with all safety, environmental, and industrial practices.

• Professional, courteous conduct when interacting with team members, clients, and base personnel.

• Adherence to all company policies, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
Experience & Qualifications
Mandatory

• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical, electronics, or fire alarm/suppression systems.

• Completion of 2 years of formal training in electronics or equivalent; one year of experience may substitute for one year of training.

• Proficiency with radio transmitters, receivers, data processors, amplifiers, CCTV, and telemetry devices.

• Working knowledge of NFPA, UFC, and other alarm codes.

• Familiarity with fire suppression systems (wet, dry, deluge, foam, CO₂, pre-action) and procedures to secure them for testing.

• Ability to climb ladders, pull cables, and work in confined or elevated spaces.

• Skilled in conduit installation (up to 1-inch), layout, cutting, and bending.

• Strong ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools of the trade.

• Must meet company physical, safety, and security requirements, including respirator and clearance eligibility.

• Must be a Citizen of the United States of America and pass required background checks and drug screenings.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred

• NICET Level III or higher certification in Fire Alarms.

• WA State EL06 Limited-Energy Electrician’s License

• Experience with systems such as Notifier, Simplex, Fike, EST, Gamewell, or Fire Lite.

• Working knowledge of programming logic or PLC-style system interfaces. AIM World Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company