Eastern Research Group, Inc. Looking for Fire Alarm Technician at Indian Head, MD  Full Time

• Provide installation and 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.

ERG (www.erg.com) is a well-respected consulting firm providing a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of engineering, facilities, planning, and explosive safety professionals that focus on quality work and fostering collaborative, long-term relationships. ERG has provided engineering, management, and planning services to this federal client for nearly 20 years.

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. The salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $90,000, depending on years and type of experience. ERG also offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, flexible spending accounts, a generous 401(k) plan, profit sharing, an employee assistance program, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, and more.

Candidates must have:
 

• Experience with fire alarm 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 72.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Experience repairing, troubleshooting and testing fire alarm systems.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.

Ideal candidates will have:
 

• NICET-certification
• Experience with fire safety requirements for vertical new construction and building renovation.
• Experience with DoD fire protection requirements, such as NAVSEA OP-5 and UFC 3-600-01.
• Experience with fire alarm panel installation (i.e., Notifier)
• Experience with ultra-high-speed FPS.
• Experience with ultra-violet/infrared (UV/IR) detection technologies.
• Experience with relevant regulations, including construction building codes.
• Experience with Dry & Wet FPS.
• Experience with Special Hazard FPS.

Job ID: CHAJE0117230311
 
Successful candidates must be committed to working with a diverse and inclusive team.
Eastern Research Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer will be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before being asked to provide confidential personal information associated with new employment. Currently, most hiring processes are conducted virtually. ERG suspended its COVID-19 vaccination mandate on 9/30/2022. Please note, however, that changing conditions could require us to reinstate our vaccination mandate in the future (e.g., if best practices or governmental regulation require reinstatement).

For applicants that require an accommodation: As a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. Please contact Human Resources via e-mail at [email protected] or telephone 781-674-7293 to request an accommodation.

There’s a reason ERGers are so dedicated. We work in a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment with clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, partnerships we foster, and culture we value both within and outside of our organization.