Amentum

Senior Fire Protection Coordinator

Amentum$115K — $182K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Fire Safety, or related fields; or 14+ years of professional fire protection experience.
  • 10 years of professional fire protection experience required.
  • Documented history of evaluating fire protection, safety, and life safety hazards.
  • Experience with Fire & Life Safety inspections and audits; physically capable of required tasks.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe products.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly fire protection inspections and record findings according to procedures.
  • Conduct facility audits under the Fire Protection Facility Assessment Plan.
  • Oversee hot work activities following established procedures.
  • Verify ITM of fire alarm systems per NFPA 72 standards.
  • Supervise ITM of Fire Service Water and Fire Protection Water systems according to NFPA 25.
  • Review and maintain Hanford Fire Department Pre-Incident Plans (PIPs).
  • Coordinate with HFD for site familiarization tours and PIP maintenance.
  • Assess fire safety compliance and report deficiencies to the Fire Protection Manager.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
The Fire Protection Coordinator (FPC) 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 construction, startup, commissioning, maintenance, and operations activities of the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant (WTP).

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 10 years' of professional fire protection experience.

In lieu of a degree, 14 or more years of professional fire protection experience will be considered a substitute.

Other relevant experience:
  • Should have a 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.
  • Should have 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.


Compensation Details:
$115,543.99 - $182,530.01

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:
08/17/2026 - 08/23/2026
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 timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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