Amentum
government
FireProtectionSpecialist
“Fire Protection Specialist at Amentum. Skills: Fire alarm suppression systems, NFPA standards, Plumbing systems. Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs installed fire alarm suppression systems. Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components”
Industry & Context.
Must be able to work at various heights from mechanical lifting devices, 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, Walking: Frequent, Standing: Frequent, Climbing: Up to 150 feet, Stooping/bending: Occasional, Reaching: Frequent, Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, Personal Protective Equipment will be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Three (3) years or more experience in installation, repair of wet pipe alarm valves, dry pipe alarm valves, pre-action and deluge systems, Familiar with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) systems, Knowledgeable of NFPA-13 manuals for fire protection systems, Able to operate alarm control panels, fire pumps, and controllers, Able to work at various heights from mechanical lifting devices, Possess the tools of their trade, Possess a valid state driver's license, NICET Level II or Higher Fire Protection Certification
What You'll Do.
and repairs installed fire alarm suppression systems
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
and fixtures of heating
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
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
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
and pipes composed of metals
and nonmetals such as glass
and plastic using hand tools and power tools
Joins pipe by using of screws
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures
garbage disposal units
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets
and opening clogged drains
May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members
Performs other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists other crafts in duties related to fire protection
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