Diego Garcia: Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Technician (NICET III Certified)
KBR
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Mar-23
Location: British Indian Ocean Territory
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Mechanical Engineering
Certification Level:
III
Civil Engineering:
Stormwater and Wastewater System Inspection
Electrical/Electronics and Mechanical Engineering:
Fire Protection Water-Based (formerly Automatic Sprinkler System)
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Internal Number: R2060250
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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.
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.
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