Fire Protection Technician - Indian Head, United States - ERG

ERG
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Indian Head, United States

4 weeks ago

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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients.

ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications.

We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.

The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.


ERG is seeking fire protection technicians to provide fire protection system troubleshooting, repair, and testing support for high-hazard areas, such as chemical processing facilities or explosives storage facilities.

The position is located at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland.


This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG's Chantilly and Arlington offices.

Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Alternative work schedules may be considered.

  • Provide operations and maintenance support for existing fire protection systems in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines
  • Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS
  • Perform troubleshooting, repair, and testing support of FPS
  • Conduct testing of existing, new, or modified FPS in accordance with applicable test plans
  • Provide written reports on testing of FPS
  • Perform preventative maintenance actions for FPS
  • Identify and work to proactively resolve any FPS issues

Qualifications and Skills:


  • Experience with fire protection technician duties, installing and repairing fixtures and components, and related systems
  • Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 10, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 30, and NFPA 7
  • NICET Level II certification preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problemsolving, conflict resolution, and decisionmaking skills
  • Experience repairing, troubleshooting, and testing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems
  • This position will require a preemployment physical exam
  • This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 50 and up to 100 pounds
  • Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and nonionizing radiation and chemicals)
  • You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
  • Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
  • Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
  • Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secretlevel security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
  • NICETcertification
  • Experience withi fire safety requirements for vertical new construction and building renovation
  • Experience with DoD fire protection requirements, such as NAVSEA OP5 and UFC
  • Experience with ultrahighspeed FPS
  • Experience with ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) detection technologies
  • Experience with relevant regulations, including construction building codes
  • Experience with Dry & Wet FPS
  • Experience with Special Hazard FPS
$65,000 - $90,000 a year


ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more.

The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.


As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated.

We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.


Pay:
$65, $90,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Indian Head, MD: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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