What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at Naval Nuclear Laboratory?
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The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a motivated member to join our Industrial Fire Brigade. This position will respond to all emergencies on site by providing emergency response services as a trained Firefighter, NYS-EMT, Confined Space Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Technician. This position will monitor, control, and test industrial systems as well as fire suppression, and detection systems. The Fire Brigade conducts inspections and monitoring of facilities, work areas, and construction projects to identify and correct deficiencies and report abnormal conditions to supervision.
Members of the Fire Brigade will also be trained and expected to operate site industrial systems which can include drinking water, HVAC, storm water collection and processing, and various fire protection systems and related support equipment. The operational duties include but are not limited to; monitoring, controlling, and testing Site industrial systems, establishing system conditions for maintenance, responding to alarms, reporting abnormal conditions to supervision, and interfacing with engineering staff in the maintenance and operation of systems.
The selected individual will maintain necessary qualifications to support the above duties once hired. This is a great way to:
Grow your emergency response skillset. NNL Emergency Services will train and qualify you on the following:
- Ladder company operations
- Engine company/ Pump operator
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Wildland Fire Management
- Radiological emergency responses
- Telecommunicator / Dispatcher
Grow your technical operations skillset. NNL Emergency Services will train and qualify you on the following:
- Monitor and control equipment and industrial systems
- Perform minor maintenance
- Ensure equipment is functioning properly and safety
- Performance of Building Inspections
- Fire Pump operations and testing
*Candidates are required to provide copies of ALL certificates of fire training or a current NYS Fire Transcript as part of the interview.
- High School Diploma / GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Currently qualified New York State Emergency Medical Technician Basic (NYS-EMT-B)
- Active CPR certificate or equivalent
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a career or volunteer firefighter
- 4 years or more of experience as a career or volunteer firefighter
- Firefighter 2 or equivalent
- Rope Rescue Technician or Equivalent
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
- Hazardous Materials Technician or equivalent
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Savings Program
- Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
- 9/80 Work Schedule
- Flexible Start/End Times
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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$34.14 hourly
Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, who operates the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) and is committed to workforce diversity.
We have a commitment to small business and supplier diversity, including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
