Fire Safety Specialist

About the role

This position is a Fire Safety Specialist located at an OCONUS site and will be 100% onsite. The role is within KBR/NSS Intel division, supporting KBR Mission Technology Solutions’ work for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR delivers full‑life‑cycle professional and technical solutions across engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity, striving to create a safer, more secure, and sustainable world.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression systems.
• Inspect, test, and repair fire alarm wiring, fire alarm panels, and peripheral equipment.
• Identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Inspect, repair, or replace smoke/heat detectors and sprinkler heads.
• Repair and test wet/dry systems; test fire alarm system devices using appropriate diagnostic programs and test equipment.
• Ensure that work complies with relevant codes.
• Read, interpret, and apply system design plans and building construction drawings and documents.
• Perform true test smoke detector sensitivity procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine required maintenance actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance and eligibility for upgrade to TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Five (5+) years of experience in the installation of fire detection, alarm, control, and suppression systems.
• Professional Engineer License or NICET Level III certification.
• Certification in Fire Protection Systems from a U.S. jurisdiction (or equivalent approved by the customer).
• Willingness to work on‑call to resolve equipment deficiencies impacting facility operation.
• Ability to work rotational shifts if necessary, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work in a challenging environment.