Job Description/Specification:
Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC (IAH) is seeking a qualified Fire Equipment Technician to inspect, test, repair, maintain, and recertify specialist firefighting, rescue, and respiratory protection equipment. The position involves supporting equipment readiness through preventive maintenance, technical inspections, functional testing, and repairs in accordance with established operating procedures and applicable industry standards.
The successful candidate will work with a wide range of fire and rescue equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), compressed-air cylinders, high-pressure compressors, protective suits, fire hoses, ladders, air monitors, and hydraulic rescue tools.
This position requires relevant technical experience, an active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance, and the ability to meet deployment requirements for work in Qatar. Travel to multiple locations within Qatar is expected.
About Intrepid Acquisition Holdings
Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC provides logistics, facilities management, and professional and technical services to U.S. and international government agencies and organizations.
The company focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions for complex operational requirements. Its services include program management and support for government and mission-related operations.
Key Responsibilities
Fire and Rescue Equipment Maintenance
The Fire Equipment Technician will maintain the operational readiness of specialized firefighting and rescue equipment. Responsibilities include:
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Inspecting, cleaning, testing, repairing, and maintaining fire apparatus, fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, ladders, and small-engine equipment.
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Servicing Hurst and Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools, including pumps, valves, pressure-relief systems, and gas-, diesel-, or electrically powered prime movers.
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Checking rescue equipment for wear and damage, conducting functional tests, and performing pressure testing where required.
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Inspecting and maintaining SCBA units and Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) equipment.
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Maintaining Halon service equipment, air monitors, and related fire protection systems.
SCBA Cylinders and Compressed-Air Systems
The role includes inspection, maintenance, testing, and recertification of compressed-gas cylinders and associated equipment.
Duties include visually inspecting cylinders, checking valves and pressure gauges, testing pressure-sensitive alarms, and addressing damage to cylinder outer jackets. The technician will also inspect and maintain MSA air carts and related components.
Additional responsibilities involve servicing SCBA compressors, refill stations, storage trailers, gas boosters, and decanting systems. This includes checking motors, engines, purification and drying systems, controls, storage systems, charging stations, and air-monitoring equipment.
Protective Suits and Respiratory Equipment
The technician will conduct visual inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, testing, and recertification of Level A and Level B protective suits and J-Fire masks.
The role also requires maintaining SCBA equipment and related respiratory protection systems to ensure that they meet the applicable operational and technical requirements.
Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Five years of relevant experience in fire and rescue equipment maintenance is preferred.
Additional preferred experience includes:
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Operating Halon recovery and recycling systems.
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Repairing high-pressure air compressors in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
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Understanding MSA SCBA systems and associated maintenance procedures.
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Knowledge of fire hose, ladder, structural firefighting, or aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) equipment testing.
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Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations and standards.
Certifications and Technical Training
The position lists several technical certifications that will be obtained, including:
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Hurst Rescue Equipment Certificate of Competency to Inspect.
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MSA Level A and MSA M7 Responder Level B certifications.
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U.S. Department of Transportation certification for hydrostatic testing of compressed-gas cylinders and tanks.
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MSA R.I.T.E. and MultiRAE air-monitor detector certifications.
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Bauer Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.
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Holmatro Rescue Equipment Certificate of Competency to Inspect.
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NFPA 1071 or equivalent, NFPA 10, and NFPA 1932 certifications.
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HazMat Certificate of Competency to Inspect.
Applicants should review the employer's training and certification requirements to understand which credentials must be obtained for the role.
Additional Requirements and Working Conditions
Candidates must have a valid driver's licence, be able to operate a manual-transmission vehicle, and possess a valid U.S. passport. They must also be able to obtain and maintain a Qatar driver's licence and residency visa.
Other requirements include:
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An active DoD Secret security clearance.
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Compliance with applicable USCENTCOM deployment policy requirements.
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The ability to work in high temperatures, dusty environments, and potentially hazardous conditions.
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The physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.
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The ability to work extended hours and tolerate outdoor and operational working conditions.
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A commitment to workplace safety and established operating procedures.
The position involves deployment to Qatar and travel to multiple locations. Applicants should be prepared for the practical demands of maintaining technical equipment in challenging environmental conditions.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit experienced fire equipment maintenance technicians, rescue equipment specialists, and professionals with backgrounds in SCBA systems, compressed-air equipment, hydraulic rescue tools, and firefighting support systems.
Candidates with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, relevant technical experience, knowledge of NFPA standards, and an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance may be particularly well aligned with the position.