Fire Protection Specialist

Fire Protection Specialist

The Fire Protection Specialist (FPS) reports to the Safety & Health (S&H) Fire Protection Manager (FPM) through the Lead FPC and will assist in the development and implementation of S&H Fire Protection Program requirements relating to the maintenance, and operations activities of the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant (WTP).

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a Fire Protection field of study such as Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Fire Safety, or other fire protection related degrees; and 5+ years' of professional fire protection experience.

OR

Associate degree in Fire Protection field of study such as Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Fire Safety, or other fire protection related degrees; and 7 years' of professional fire protection experience.

OR

HS Diploma and 9 years of professional fire protection experience.

NICET II Fire Alarm qualification is required.

Other relevant experience:

• Documented history of evaluating facilities and areas for Fire Protection, Fire Safety, and Life Safety hazards.
• Experience performing Fire- & Life-Safety inspections and audits, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of required personal protective equipment.
• Proven experience in overseeing site Inspection, Test, and Maintenance (ITM) activities.
• Ability to load, transport, and unload tools and/or supplies specific to a fire protection or life safety activities.
• Must be able to show proficiency in the operation of MS Office suite applications to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, and non-MS applications such as Adobe products.

Preferred:

• Experience implementing DOE fire protection requirements (DOE O 420.1B or 1C). Said experience should include a demonstrated ability to provide oversight and reporting of Fire Protection Program compliance.
• Nuclear experience functioning within a fire safety program.
• Department of Defense Chemical Demilitarization Program experience will also be considered.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Perform and record monthly facility and area fire protection inspections in accordance with the inspection procedures, to include verifications of Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) for the implementation of the FPP.
• Perform facility audits in accordance with Fire Protection Facility Assessment Plan.
• Perform oversight and verifications of hot work activities in accordance with Hot Work procedure.
• Perform NFPA 72 oversight of the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and signaling systems.
• Perform oversight of NFPA 25 ITM of Fire Service Water (FSW) and Fire Protection Water (FPW) systems.
• Provide periodic reviews of Hanford Fire Department (HFD) Pre-Incident Plans (PIPs).
• Coordinate with HFD to maintain the PIPs and attend/provide familiarization tours of the WTP site.
• Support the implementation of FPP documents and tools.
• Maintain a working understanding of FPP requirements and related implementing documents for ITM and Plant Management activities.
• Assess the effectiveness of fire safety implementation and compliance, identifying and reporting fire protection program deficiencies to the Fire Protection Manager.
• Develop understanding of assigned facility/facilities active and passive fire protection features.
• Assist in the identification of fire protection attributes in the work planning process to ensure work is accomplished in accordance with FPP requirements.
• Recommend and develop compensatory actions for Fire Protection System (FPS) and Life Safety System (LSS) impairments, deficiencies, and condition report (CR) corrective actions (CAs).
• Support the Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)

Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional

Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom's defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Compensation Details:

$89,099.71 - $136,321.63

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:

09/08/2026 - 09/13/2026

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