General

• Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC)
• 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

PAE

Fire Systems Technician – Fire Alarm