Fire Alarm Technician
Vectrus
Overview This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company. Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. Provides OM&R of all fire alarms, mass notification, and marking per NFPA standards base-wide. Operation and maintenance shall include regular inspection, testing, repair, programming, and upkeep of these systems base wide. Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few. This position is contingent upon successful contract award to V2X. Responsibilities Major Job Activities: Inspects, tests, and maintains fire detection and alarm systems. Completes effective and efficient inspection, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, programming, and upkeep of fire alarm and control systems base-wide. Performs recurring P.M. IAW applicable standards and manufacturer’s instructions. Performs functional operation tests on installed fire detection and alarm systems to ensure that fire alarm systems are operational IAW applicable Unified Facility Codes (UFC), NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions. Interprets instruments and meter readings, use wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications, use applicable test equipment, enforce safety rules and practices, environmental policies, and principles of management and operation of on-site fire alarm and control systems. Responsible for following and implementing work prioritization requirements within provided timelines using automated management systems for all work orders. Responsible for following a comprehensive safety program in compliance with Vectrus, OSHA, and United States Air Force (USAF) requirements. Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities and areas. Responsible for following a comprehensive, flexible, and properly documented training program. Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment and tools). Responsible for precise execution of company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheet. Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional, and mission requirements. Material & Equipment Directly Used: Circuits, breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays and meters. Standard office equipment (Computer, phone, scanner). Automated management systems and tools associated with repair and maintenance work. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE). May be required to push, pull and lift heavy equipment. Use of portable or vehicle equipped radios to maintain contact and accountability of work activities. Working Environment: The worker is subject to both environmental and weather conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Physical Activities: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Qualifications Education / Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be NICT II qualified per UFC-3-601-02. Experience / Skills: Direct experience relating to fire alarm and suppression system maintenance and testing. Knowledge of principles of electronics and electricity types, capacity and purpose of low voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with the skills and ability to inspect, test and maintains fire detection and alarm systems; interpreting instrument and meter readings; use of wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications; use and purpose of applicable test equipment; safety rules and practices; environmental policies; principles of management and operation and repair of on-site fire alarm and control systems. Skills & Technology Used: Must be capable of giving and receiving instructions. Must read and speak English. Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements. Military experience in a contingency environment and knowledge and experience working with government contracts preferred. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
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