Fire Specialist

Location: Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Compensation: $124,000

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of all fire suppression systems to include ANSUL wet chemical systems, backflow prevention, fire hydrant flow testing and marking per NFPA standards base wide. The qualified candidate shall report to the Fire Alarm Technician Lead and work with a team of Fire Alarm Technicians, Mass Notification Technicians and Fire Suppression Technicians.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete effective and efficient inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, programming and upkeep of the fire suppression systems in accordance with UFC and NFPA standards.
• Shall perform a one-time initial inspection, inventory and testing of all fire suppression systems and provide initial status report within 14 calendar days of FOC.
• Shall inspect, maintain, repair, certify and re-certify all “ANSUL” fire suppression systems base wide according to the requirements contained in UFC 3-601-02, paragraph 2-2.15, and NFPA Standard 17A, Chapter 7.
• Shall coordinate the maintenance and repair of all fire suppression systems with the on site customer per the performance work statement.
• Shall prepare and submit written reports after the completion of all inspections, maintenance, repairs, tests, and certifications of each system and implement a preventative maintenance plan using automated base systems.
• Shall provide quarterly training in fire suppression systems to Air Force personnel.
• Shall request parts through government established processes, follow up on parts, receive parts and install.
• Responsible for following a comprehensive quality and safety program in compliance with Vectrus, OSHA and United States Air Force (USAF) requirements.
• Responsible for following a comprehensive, flexible, and properly documented training program.
• 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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Certifications

• Must have one of the four qualifications listed:

-Factory trained and certified for the following fire suppression systems: TycoFire Fire Ex UK, Ansul,

-Certified by a nationally recognized fire system certification organization.

-Registered, licensed or certified by a state or local authority.

-Employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of fire suppression systems.

• Must have a current, valid U. S. Passport and Driver’s License.
• Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance
• Must pass employment and deployment qualification requirements that include psychological, medical, dental, drug testing and background checks.
• Candidates must successfully complete both online and hands-on CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) defense training. Training includes the successful fit testing of DOD provided protective gear.

Experience:

• Shall be a maintenance journeyman or master technician in Fire Suppression with at least five years of experience in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire suppression systems.
• Shall be proficient in the Unified Facilities Criteria and National Fire Alarm Code.

Skills:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Fluent in English with good verbal, reading, and writing skills.
• Military experience in a contingency environment and knowledge and experience working with government contracts preferred.