Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems Technician

KBR; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems Technician to independently evaluate and implement engineering techniques regarding fire safety systems. This position is essential for ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing the performance of fire protection systems. Join us to make a significant impact in protecting security through innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working with fire alarm and suppression systems is typical.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting essential.
• Ongoing education in fire protection technology and codes is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select standard engineering techniques and procedures for systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Document all inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Vocational Training

NICET III Certification

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems Technician

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure security and shape the future of space defense.

Who You Are

Under direct supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. With additional experience within one functional area, assists in the design of larger and more complex assignments which involve conventional types of plans, investigations and surveys with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.

This is a contingent position based on contract award

What You’ll Do

As a Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems Technician, you will:

• Evaluate and Select Engineering Techniques: Independently evaluate and select standard engineering techniques and procedures for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm and suppression systems.

• Apply Engineering Criteria: Utilize judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications to engineering plans and designs as required.

• Assist in Complex Design Tasks: With gained experience, assist in the design of larger and more complex fire alarm and suppression system projects that include conventional plans and few complex features.

• Perform Investigations and Surveys: Conduct investigations and surveys to assess current systems and identify areas for improvement or potential issues.

• Ensure Compliance: Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and best practices to maintain safety and operational efficiency.

• Monitor System Performance: Regularly monitor the performance of fire alarm and suppression systems to ensure they are functioning correctly and efficiently.

• Document Activities: Maintain accurate documentation of all inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs performed, including any adaptations or modifications made to the systems.

• Contribute to Cost Efficiency: Execute job tasks in a manner that impacts cost containment, efficiency, and profitability, ensuring optimal operational performance.

• Collaborate with Team Members: Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure that all aspects of the fire safety systems are integrated and functioning properly within the overall safety infrastructure of the facility.

• Provide Technical Support: Offer technical support and guidance on the operation and maintenance of fire alarm and suppression systems to facility management and other stakeholders.

• Engage in Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest technologies and standards in fire safety to continuously improve skills and knowledge in the field.

• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED: Required as a basic educational foundation.

• Technical or Vocational Training: Training from a technical school or community college in fire technology, electrical systems, or a related field is highly recommended.

• NICET III Certification: Certification from the Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in fire alarm systems or fire suppression systems is highly valued.

• State Licensing: Some states require specific licensing for technicians working on fire alarm and suppression systems.

• Continuing Education: Ongoing education in the latest fire protection technology and codes

• Relevant Experience: Experience working with fire alarm and suppression systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, typically at least 5+ years.

• Project Assistance Experience: Experience assisting in the design and implementation of larger and more complex fire safety systems projects.

• Analytical Thinking: Capable of understanding and interpreting complex system diagrams and technical documents.

• Safety Awareness: High level of safety awareness to ensure all work complies with the latest safety standards.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and methods in the evolving field of fire protection.

• Availability: Willingness to work on-call for emergencies or system failures outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering and minimum of 2 years related experience, with typical experience ranging from 3-7 years.

Clearance: TS/SCI with willingness to take a poly

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