Fire Systems Technician – Water Based

Amentum

Fire Systems Technician maintaining and inspecting water-based fire suppression systems for the United States Antarctic Program. Performing maintenance and installations under the supervision of certified technicians.

Posted 6/26/2026contract🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspects and maintains various water-based fire suppression systems including dry, preaction, and wet
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existing various water-based fire suppression 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 Water Based fire suppression systems
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 participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Current NICET II Water Based certification (minimum)
Minimum four years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire protection systems, including wet, dry and hybrid water-based suppression systems
Experience in repair, maintenance and inspection on a variety of equipment and application types
Experience developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system
Experience in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional facilities
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides
Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Boots Required: Yes
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.

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Hard Skills & Tools

water-based fire suppression systemstroubleshootingpreventative maintenancerepairinstallationinspectionjob hazard analysisjob safety analysisreading design drawingsmaintenance of fire protection systems

Soft Skills

decision-makingproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationrisk assessmentsafety awarenessadaptabilityattention to detailtime managementteamwork

Certifications

High School diploma or GEDNICET II Water Based certification