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Fire Captain

Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026
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Job Detail

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    Location Niskayuna, New York, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Jan 26, 2027

Job Description

Overview

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a motivated Fire Captain to join our Emergency Services team. Emergency Services and Systems Shift Captains provide leadership and ensure safe, timely and compliant operation of Site Critical Systems as well as technical expertise on emergency response. Shift Captains act as the initial Incident Commander during Site casualties and drills within the scope of the Emergency Services and Systems Organizational Statement. Shift Captains coordinate and conduct training for assigned personnel. Shift Captains also act as work group leaders to coordinate and oversee operations and maintenance of assigned systems to include work authorization for subcontractor maintenance. Work includes assignment and oversight of day-to-day system operations, preventive and corrective maintenance of systems and interfacing with engineering groups to provide timely, accurate information and reviews. Assigned systems include - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Chiller Plant and Steam Systems, Fire Suppression (wet, dry and pre-action systems, fire pump, vesda systems, fixed fire suppression systems), Fire Detection (various smoke and heat detection systems), Fire Alarm Monitoring. Other opportunities within this role include, but are not limited to: Qualify as Subcontractor Work Administrator (SCWA) to coordinate and oversee operation and maintenance per the assigned SCWA and approve qualifications as directed by management Maintain equipment and supplies including equipment on apparatus and ambulances, rescue equipment, medical supplies, SCBA, fire extinguishers and other emergency response equipment to include coordination of subcontractor repairs Oversee and signoff of shift logs and reports Maintain qualifications for emergency response activities including but not limited to interior structural firefighting, shipboard firefighting, industrial firefighting, hazardous materials spill response, BLS treatment and transport and assigned technical rescue disciplines Qualify as a New York State Pesticides Applicator for Knoll's, must enroll within 6 months of hire Review and execution of work permits and shutdown notices Perform duties as a facility/equipment owner as assigned Maintain qualification as a P-Card holder, when assigned Recommend to Management and coordinate purchase of equipment when authorized Coordinate employment of the Site Fire Brigade during training and emergency responses Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill High School diploma / GED and a minimum of 10 years of related experience Valid NYS Driver's license New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) Fire Fighter I or equivalent Current New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NYS-EMT-B) Active CPR Training Certificate or equivalent Preferred Skills Supervisory experience Skilled industrial systems/trades experience (automotive, industrial, machine, electrical, etc.) New York State OFPC Hazardous Materials Technician or equivalent New York State OFPC Rescue Technician Basic or equivalent New York State OFPC Rope Rescue Technician or equivalent New York State OFPC Confined Space Rescue Technician or equivalent New York State OFPC Fire Fighter 2 or equivalent New York State OFPC Fire Officer 2 or equivalent New York State OFPC Fire Service Instructor 1 or equivalent New York State OFPC recognized Apparatus Operator Emergency Vehicle Operations or equivalent New York State OFPC Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST) o

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Company Overview

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Naval Nuclear Laboratory promotes a positive culture focused on safety, reliability, and collaboration. They are responsible for the training of personnel operating naval nuclear reactors and ensuring the quality assurance of their projects. Read More

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