Fire Suppression Systems Technician with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Fairfax (VA); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Descripción de la vacante

M.C. Dean is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to inspect, test, maintain, and repair special hazard and clean agent systems across diverse facilities. This senior role requires diagnosing complex issues and leading service projects, with responsibilities including site surveys, BOMs, and schedule development.

The position requires adherence to NFPA standards (12, 2001, 750) and travel up to 25% nationwide. Strong mentoring, safety advocacy, and coordination with project teams are essential.

Formación

• Perform detailed inspections, functional testing, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting on a wide range of special hazard suppression systems, including:
• Work with clean agent systems such as FM-200, NOVEC 1230, Inergen.
• Verify proper operation through functional, pre-acceptance, and final acceptance testing.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical and programming issues to ensure optimal system performance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead fire suppression service projects and mentor junior technicians.
• Conduct site surveys, prepare BOMs, labor estimates, and assist in project schedules.
• Coordinate work with project managers, foremen, engineers, and other trades.
• Promote safety and drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with building owners, facility managers, and inspectors to ensure compliance.
• Stay current with industry trends, code updates, and technology.
• Travel up to 25% across the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Perform detailed inspections, functional testing, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting on a wide range of special hazard suppression systems, including:
• Lead and oversee fire suppression service projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Participate in project planning, system design reviews, and implementation.
• Conduct site surveys, BOMs, labor estimates, and scheduling support.
• Coordinate with project managers, foremen, engineers, and other trades.
• Mentor junior technicians and promote safety.

Conocimientos

Field inspection

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Educación

High school diploma / GED and 10+ years of related experience

Associate's degree (2-year technology program) and 8+ years of related experience

This position is subject to an additional customer background check

Herramientas

FM-200

Inergen

CO2/NOVEC 1230

NFPA 12/2001/750

Descripción del empleo

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. The Fire Suppression Systems Technician serves as a senior-level technical expert in the inspection, testing, maintenance, programming, and repair of special hazard and clean agent fire suppression systems. This position requires advanced technical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to execute and oversee complex service projects with minimal supervision. The technician is responsible for ensuring all systems meet NFPA, local, and company standards, while also mentoring junior personnel and supporting overall project success.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections, functional testing, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting on a wide range of special hazard suppression systems, including:
• Clean agent systems (FM-200, NOVEC 1230, Inergen)
• Water mist systems
• Explosion suppression or detection systems
• Verify proper operation of systems through functional, pre-acceptance, and final acceptance testing.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical and programming issues to ensure optimal system performance and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct routine and advanced maintenance tasks, calibrations, and system upgrades in accordance with NFPA standards such as NFPA 12, NFPA 2001, and NFPA 750.
• Manage accurate and detailed documentation for all service activities, inspections, maintenance reports, and corrective actions.
• Lead and oversee fire suppression service projects of varying sizes and complexities, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Participate in project planning, system design reviews, and implementation to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
• Conduct site surveys, prepare bill of materials (BOMs), labor estimates, and assist in developing project schedules.
• Coordinate work with project managers, foremen, engineers, and other trades to achieve seamless execution and integration.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians by providing technical guidance, training, and professional development support.
• Promote adherence to company safety protocols and foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with building owners, facility managers, and inspectors, ensuring exceptional service delivery and compliance.
• Remain current with industry trends, technological advancements, and code updates to ensure systems and practices remain at the forefront of compliance and performance.
• This position will require up to 25% travel throughout the United States.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 10+ years of related experience, or
• Associate's degree (2-year technology program) and 8+ years of related experience
• This position is subject to an additional customer background check.

Technical Experience

• Proven experience with FM-200, Inergen, CO², NOVEC 1230, or other clean agent systems
• Working knowledge of NFPA 12, 2001, 750, and related standards

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information: Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance required.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Pay Range USD $45.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.