Fire Inspector

Role overview

Amentum is hiring a Fire Inspector to support a specialized U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The position focuses on fire prevention, code compliance, and safety oversight across facilities and operations.

What you will do

• Carry out inspections to identify, contain, and remove fire hazards in assigned facilities and operations.
• Check whether fire safety practices align with applicable regulations, codes, and guidance, including NFPA requirements.
• Document violations in detail and propose corrective actions that support legal and safety compliance.
• Examine building plans, layouts, and fire protection systems to verify that they meet fire safety standards.
• Deliver fire and life safety education and outreach as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I to build awareness of fire prevention.
• Keep complete and accurate records of inspections, deficiencies, corrective measures, and compliance results.
• Attend and complete the NFPA 101 Life Safety Course within the first two years of employment.
• Apply technical and analytical knowledge to improve fire prevention practices and overall safety performance.
• Support the Fire Marshal and leadership team with prevention programs, risk evaluation, and compliance efforts.
• Respond to emergencies when required and serve as a subject matter resource in fire prevention and life safety.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Fire Inspector I and II certification, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification, and Hazmat Awareness certification are required; new hires must earn all required certifications within 12 months of joining and may not work independently until fully certified.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a firefighter.
• At least 2 years of experience as a fire inspector, including hazard detection, application of fire codes, and preparation of violation reports and corrective recommendations.
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations, codes, and NFPA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect buildings, review plans, and confirm compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and remain medically compliant throughout deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and keep facility credentials and authorization.

Preferred background

• Experience working in a challenging OCONUS environment with a multinational workforce.
• Valid driver’s license for the country of assignment.
• Country visa, if required under the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Advanced study in fire safety, fire risk assessment, and life safety procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy or Department of Defense fire safety rules and compliance processes is an advantage.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in structured, mission-focused settings.

Additional responsibilities and conditions

Safety: Employees are expected to actively support Amentum’s safety culture by helping maintain a safe workplace, completing required training, performing self-aid/buddy aid duties when relevant, taking part in emergency response activities, and joining safety committees or teams as assigned.

Quality: All team members must follow Amentum’s Quality Policy, meet customer expectations, and work in line with applicable quality system documents and customer contract requirements. Employees are expected to understand their quality management and customer satisfaction obligations.

Procedure compliance: Employees must read, understand, and follow all general and job-specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures, plans, and policies related to the role.