Title:
Diego Garcia: Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Technician (NICET III Certified)
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
Diego Garcia is a remote, tropical island in the Indian Ocean with a Naval Support Facility that serves as the base of operations, maintenance and logistical support for operational forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf areas. KBR provides a wealth of services to keep the base running and mission ready.
The Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Technician will:
- Inspect, service, maintain and repair all facets of the Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems.
- Perform routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various fire suppression equipment, e.g., wet dry and pre-action sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, wet chemical systems and carbon dioxide systems.
- Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Read, interpret, and apply system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.
- Work independently and as a team member on all aspects of fire sprinkler systems, including maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Requires at least 5 years of experience in the Fire Protection/Life Safety Industry.
- Must have experience in Fire Sprinkler Field as Pipefitter Journeyman and/or Foreman.
- Requires extensive knowledge of various types of Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action, fire pumps, etc.)
- Must have a high level of knowledge & application of the National Fire Alarm Code and Unified Facility Criteria 03-601-02 and/or UFC 03-600-01 as well as other applicable codes and standards.
- Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.
- Must possess State Issued Driver's License with at least one year of remaining validity.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- NICET Certified Level III – Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems.
- NICET Certified Level III – Water-Based Systems Layout (MUST BE WILLING TO BECOME CERTIFIED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIRE).
Preferred Qualifications:
- NICET Certified Level I, II, III and IV - Special Hazards Systems.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited College or University is highly desired.
- Experience with Tyco Systems.
- Experience with Ansul Systems.
- Experience with Viking Systems.
- Experience with Reliable Systems.
In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
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