Fire Protection Systems Technician

Amentum•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Life Safety Systems Specialist for its Operations & Maintenance team. The role begins as a three-month contract, with possible extension based on performance and business needs, and potential to transition into a longer-term position. The specialist provides advanced support responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on facility systems in a large industrial environment, including clean rooms. The work includes fire protection and life safety system testing, inspection, maintenance, and training, as well as electrical and mechanical maintenance on facility-related industrial systems. The technician identifies and resolves safety issues, evaluates equipment for potential failures, performs general equipment maintenance, and supports reliable, compliant operations. The role requires adherence to safety practices and applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, along with customer service, documentation, and schedule flexibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Three years of job-related experience or equivalent.
Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights of up to 30 feet or higher.
May require additional licensing under state regulations.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
May require a valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and alternative schedules may be required.
Ability to work overtime when required and holidays or weekends as required.
Ability to walk extensively, climb extension and roof ladders, stepladders and stairs, and bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during the workday.
Ability to distinguish wire-coding colors and read and understand documents or information on a computer screen.
Ability to use office equipment and a computer keyboard to access databases, send and receive messages, and prepare documents.
Ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer, or vendor locations, including occasional air travel to more distant locations.
Ability to communicate by telephone and in individual or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
Fluency using computers, including the Microsoft product line.
Ability to move light- to medium-weight materials into desks, filing cabinets, and other storage locations.
Ability to interact professionally and cordially with clients, including during stressful periods.
Must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other PPE as needed.
Ability to cope with job and workplace stressors while maintaining acceptable performance.

Responsibilities

Respond to work orders, troubleshoot facility systems, and provide service and feedback to customers.
Perform preventive and corrective electrical and mechanical maintenance on facility-related industrial systems and equipment.
Conduct building testing and inspections, assess fire suppression systems, and provide fire extinguisher training.
Perform NFPA 20 and NFPA 25 requirements and maintain regulator records.
Conduct routine inspections of fire protection systems and maintain apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations as needed.
Identify and correct safety-related issues and independently evaluate equipment for potential failures.
Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, and alignments.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on process and production equipment in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Safely operate forklifts, hoists, and cranes, using safe rigging and lifting techniques.
Follow safety procedures, including job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, company policies, applicable regulations, and use of required PPE.
Use measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to support energy-efficiency solutions.
Use hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Recommend improvements to maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist others in resolving them.
Maintain a strict work schedule while remaining flexible to meet customer needs.
Perform other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor.