Fire Protection Specialist

Amentum•Kings Bay Base, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. This role involves inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing installed fire alarm suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The specialist will also perform visual inspections of fire alarm equipment, replace defective components, check and recharge or replace suppression system storage containers, and conduct complete repairs and routine preventive maintenance on various fire suppression systems. Additionally, the role includes assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems, following specifications and plumbing codes. This involves studying building plans, inspecting structures for obstructions, marking pipe locations, cutting openings, threading and bending pipes, and assembling and installing pipes and fittings. The job also requires joining pipes using various methods, testing systems for leaks, and installing/repairing plumbing fixtures. Welding holding fixtures may also be part of the duties. The position requires the ability to work at various heights using mechanical lifting devices and the possession of necessary tools.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Three (3) years or more experience in installation, repair of wet pipe alarm valves, dry pipe alarm valves, pre-action and deluge systems.
Must be familiar with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) systems.
Must be knowledgeable of NFPA-13 manuals for fire protection systems.
Must be able to operate alarm control panels, fire pumps, and controllers.
Must possess the tools of their trade.
Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must possess NICET Level II or Higher Fire Protection Certification.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs installed fire alarm suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components.
Checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces container.
Performs complete repairs and routine preventive maintenance on dry /wet pipe alarms valves, pre-action and deluge systems.
Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob.
Cuts opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools.
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
Bends pipe to required angle by using of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending by hand.
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic using hand tools and power tools.
Joins pipe by using of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists other crafts in duties related to fire protection and plumbing systems.
Must be able to work at various heights from mechanical lifting devices.