Fire Alarm Technician Lead

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and activities necessary to inspect, test, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.
• Complete effective and efficient inspection, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, programming and upkeep of fire alarm and control systems base-wide.
• Shall provide quarterly training, at a minimum, for Air Force personnel (such as firefighters and electricians) on basic Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems (MNS), and familiarization to include reading, silencing, and resetting panels, and use of the D21 control system for fire alarm, MNS and system components as required by the requestor.
• Shall perform recurring P.M. IAW applicable standards and manufacturer's instructions.
• Shall perform 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.
• Interpret 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.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan and maintain records.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III Certified.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current, valid U. S. Passport and Driver's License (able to drive manual transmission).
• Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance prior to deployment.
• Must obtain an Air Force flight line driver's license upon deployment.
• Must pass a flight line access test and obtain flight line access badge upon deployment.
• Must be able to 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) defence
• training. Training includes the successful fit testing of DOD provided protective gear.
• Experience:
• Shall have 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
• maintain 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.
• Direct experience relating to the management of fire alarm and suppression system maintenance and testing.

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. Vectrus 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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