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Jacobs · 5 months ago

Fire Suppression Technician

United States-Washington-Silverdale-20353-BGR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$41.44/hr - $46.93/hr

4+ years exp

Jacobs is a company that provides support for national defense missions, and they are seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to install, maintain, and repair fire suppression equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, inspecting, and testing various types of fire suppression systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works on various types of fire suppression equipment and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, inspecting and testing

Applies practical application of technical knowledge of fire suppression principles

Determine malfunctions, and puts equipment in required operating condition

Disassembles systems for inspections

Reassembles and tests for proper operation

Documents results and submitting them to the authority having jurisdiction

Performs other related duties as assigned

The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the fire suppression field

Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives

Timely and cost effective performance of duties

Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work

Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations

Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices

Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures

Having the ability to work well under pressure

Qualification

Fire suppression systemsFire alarm systemsPiping system operationNational Fire Protection Association codesBackflow Prevention LicenseCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Four years experience as a fire suppression technician

Knowledge of piping system operation including pumps, valves, pressure switches, flow switches back-flow preventers, meters, and hydraulic controls

Must have a working operational knowledge of various fire alarm systems (i.e.: conventional, addressable, programmable, local energy, shunt trip and radio. How to secure and restore them for testing

Must have a working repair and maintenance knowledge of various fire suppression systems (i.e.: water (wet & dry), pre-action, deluge, dry chemical, foam, CO2) and how to secure and restore them for testing

Must have a working knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association or similar fire protection Codes

Ability to work with black iron pipe is required (laying out, cutting, fitting, threading, rolling, etc.)

Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications

Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record

Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment

Within two years of hire must be able to obtain a Backflow Prevention License

Understands the interrelationships of systems exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as maintaining, testing and inspecting systems for proper operation

Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract

U.S. Citizenship