Fire Protection Technician II

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory. Scientists worldwide utilize the lab’s unique particle accelerator, known as the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), to probe the most basic building blocks of matter - helping us to better understand these particles and the forces that bind them - and ultimately our world. In addition, the lab capitalizes on its unique technologies and expertise to perform advanced computing and applied research with industry and university partners, and provides programs designed to help educate the next generation in science and technology. Managing and operating the lab for DOE is SURATech, LLC. What your job will be like: Conduct inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, resolving issues and restoring systems to service while escalating complex problems when needed. Support system upgrades, commissioning, and minor modifications, documenting all work through established controls and coordinating with trades, ES&H, and subcontractors. Assist with elevator inspection and maintenance activities by managing access, supporting subcontractors, and tracking corrective actions to ensure reliability and compliance.In this job you will:

• Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire detection (including VESDA and gas detection) and suppression systems in accordance with NFPA standards and site requirements.
• Troubleshoot system issues, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and restores systems to service; escalates complex problems to the Fire Protection Coordinator or Engineering.
• Support minor system modifications, upgrades, and commissioning activities under direction of the Fire Protection Coordinator and in coordination with Engineering.
• Execute work through Facilities Operations work control systems; document all activities and coordinate with other trades, ES&H, and subcontractors to support planned work and impairments.
• Support elevator inspection, testing, and maintenance activities by coordinating access, assisting subcontractors, and tracking corrective actions to ensure compliance and reliability.Experience
• Required: 5 or more years relevant experienceEducation
• Required: High School Diploma or GEDExperience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness to learn the trade.
• Team oriented attitude.
• Ability to identify schedule conflicts within the group and provide solutions.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast