Fire protection systems technician

Amentum is seeking a Life Safety Systems Specialist to join our Operations & Maintenance team.

This position will start as a three‑month contract, with the potential for extension based on performance and evolving business needs. It offers an excellent opportunity to join the organization and potentially transition into a longer-term role with the team.

The Life Safety Systems Specialist is responsible for providing an advanced level expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance on the facility systems in a large industrial environment including clean rooms. Must be self motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role.

Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot industrial facility equipment and systems. Perform all aspects of preventive and corrective electrical / mechanical maintenance on all facility related industrial systems.

The Life Safety Systems Specialist must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.

General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Conducting Building Testing and inspections

Assessing Fire Suppression Systems

Fire Extinguisher Training

Perform NFPA 20 and 25 Requirements

Maintain regulator records

Performance routine inspections of fire protecting systems

Perform routine inspections and maintenance on apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations as needed

Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.

Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.

Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and perform required preventative maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, alignments, etc.

Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Troubleshoots and repairs

Safely operates fork-lifts, hoists and cranes.

• Utilizes safe rigging and lifting techniques.

Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.

Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.

Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems

Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.

Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.

Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.

Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• May require additional licensing per state regulation.

Additional Information:

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

This position may require a valid Driver’s License.

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.

This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday.
• Requires the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs as needed during a workday.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, reach/stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during workday.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
• Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations.
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends. Work schedules can change based on critical business needs.

Work schedules can change based on critical business needs.

Compensation Details:

$30.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.