Alarm Technician

Purpose and Scope

Amentum is seeking an Alarm Systems Technician to independently perform installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair adjustment, calibration, verification, certification, test and operation of electronic/electrical equipment and devices comprising the KSC protective alarm (fire, security, etc.), access control (i.e. Lenel), Tornado Warning System (TAWS), and traffic control systems to meet system requirements. Perform any work assigned to the employees in the classification.

Perform work in other classifications when incidental but necessary to accomplish work assignment.

• Install, troubleshoot, and replace alarm systems components.
• Serve, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install alarm systems and related equipment.
• Assist in field proposals for retrofits, upgrades, and/or enhancements to existing equipment.
• Collaborate with Systems engineering, shops, project management and/or subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities.
• Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings.
• Assist with job layouts and bid proposals.
• Participate in extensive training to improve and maintain technical proficiency in various company product lines building on your skill set.
• Complete certifications as required by the company.
• Order and maintain equipment.
• Inspect equipment on a regular basis.
• Maintain logs, charts, and records, as required.
• Clean and maintain equipment, and work areas.
• Maintain and use specialized tools and equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with Engineering personnel to enhance system performance.
• Work with verbal information, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical publications, instruction bulletins and applicable National, State, and municipal specifications, codes and ordinances.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, permits, etc., required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, local, NASA and Air Force laws and regulations and requirements and KSC/CCAFS energy management conservation regulations, collective bargaining agreements, security, safety, hurricane and other specialized programs or contractual requirements relating to the business of the section, working within the limits of established policy.
• Perform or assist with any departmental operations, under direction, to maintain workflow.
• Maintain security clearance, area permit(s), licenses, certifications, etc. required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Perform other related and/or associated duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent and a recognized apprenticeship training program plus 2 years of experience OR Military or Civilian vocational training plus 2 years of experience OR 5 years of direct work‑related skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Five years’ experience in maintenance, installation and repair of fire detection/suppression systems, electronic security systems, and CCTU.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain job‑related licenses, certifications, etc. required by Federal, State, local, NASA and Air Force standards, rules, and regulations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain NICET level 1 certification within 80 days of start date.
• Must possess or be able to obtain NICET level 2 certification within 365 days of start date.

• Fire Alarm Systems, or Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems NICET Certification Level II, preferred.
• Associate degree in electronics, preferred.
• Simplex fire system experience install/troubleshooting, desired.
• Traffic control experience install/troubleshooting, desired.
• Fiber Optic experience install/troubleshooting, desired.
• AES Radios experience install/troubleshooting, desired.
• Experience with MAXIMO, desired.

• Ability to read…