TDY Fire Systems Technician - Fire Alarms

TDY Fire Systems Technician - Fire Alarms

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Fire Systems Technician Fire Alarm will perform maintenance and installation tasking under the supervision of Fire Systems Technician Special Hazards / Supervisor (FT). Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities :

• Inspects and maintains various fire alarm and reporting systems
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existing fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems
• Works with other NICET certified technicians for fire alarm systems, special hazard systems, and water-based suppression systems to develop and execute work plans
• Collaborates with Facilities Management and Facilities Engineers to develop work plans and schedules, and to identify materials needed for tasking
• Performs Winterization and De-winterization of fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems in station buildings
• Performs periodic maintenance on fire systems equipment in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPA standards, and manufacturer's guidelines
• Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
• Coordinates testing, maintenance, and repair activities as required with other parties such as Antarctic Fire Department, Station Management, Facilities Management, and building occupants
• Utilizes the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate
• Uses solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
• Performs ongoing risk and hazard assessment while executing tasking
• Proactively identifies any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively
• Works directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
• Performs tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
• Advises immediate Supervisor of job progress and material / labor requirements
• Learns and uses computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
• Reviews and follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggests revisions as needed, and creates SOPs as directed
• Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements and participates in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives
• Performs other duties as required

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