Fire Protection Engineer

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• This individual will assist in the development of activities and programs directed toward preventing accidents, eliminating health and safety hazards, and achieving compliance with current fire protection codes, standards, regulations, and Department of Energy (DOE) directives.
• Provides code interpretation as SMEs to HS&E managers and line management to achieve compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards (DOE/NNSA, NFPA, ICC).
• Develops exceptions, equivalencies, exemptions, and other fire protection documents required by DOE or regulatory agencies.
• Reviews plant facilities, equipment, materials, and work practices to identify unsafe conditions and assure implementation of appropriate hazard controls for life safety.
• Reviews proposed layouts, facility design drawings, and equipment specifications for fire protection code and standard compliance and documents findings for corrective action.
• Develops orientations and training programs related to fire protection for employees.
• Specifies, procures, operates, and maintains fire protection equipment required for job related tasks.
• Completes fire investigations of accidents to determine cause and origin while recommending action to prevent recurrence.
• Works with plant supervision, union representation, and employees to resolve fire protection concerns.
• Supports in development and implementation of emergency management and related programs.
• Supports Operational Readiness Reviews, Emergency Response Drills and Exercises, Beneficial Occupancy Inspections, Hazard Assessments, Risk Assessment, and other investigations.

You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Fire Protection, Emergency Management or related field and four or more years’ experience in HS&E
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• United States Citizenship
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• Advanced degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental, Fire Protection, or Emergency Management is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, guide the work of others and understand, interpret and implement safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly (written and oral) in one-on-one situations and group settings.
• Ability to document information and data clearly and concisely.