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Diego Garcia: Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Technician (NICET III Certified)

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Program Summary

KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, a remote location in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is over 1,000 people strong, providing not only life support services such as water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and an award-winning dining facility.

Job Summary

Performs 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

Roles and Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to inspect, service, maintain, repair fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems

• Performs 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.

• Identifies hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.

• Ensures that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English.

• 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 driver’s license with at least 1 year of remaining validity.

• High level of knowledge & application of the National Fire Alarm Code and pertinent UFC codes.

• Must be thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.

• Ability and willingness to work independently and as a team member on all aspects of fire sprinkler systems, including maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• NICET Certified Level III – Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Systems is required

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least High School diploma

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Fire Protection/Life Safety Industry including:

• Experience in Fire Sprinkler Field as pipefitter, Journeyman and/or Foreman.

• Extensive knowledge of various types of Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pumps, etc.)

• Experience with the following systems is a plus:

• Tyco Systems

• Ansul Systems

• Viking Systems

• Reliable System

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

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 team’s 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.