Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree.
• Minimum of 15 years of fire protection experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and administer a Fire Protection Program (FPP).
• Experience in implementing DOE fire protection requirements (DOE O 420.1X) in accomplishing work at DOE facilities is preferred.
• Fire Protection Professional capable of office and field work within the category of Exposed Field Non-Manual (EFNM).
• Able to perform desk/office work, including writing, computer workstation processes using typical MS Office applications and telephone operation.
• A demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and incorporate FPP requirements into project implementing documents.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and make oral reports and/or presentations during planning meetings and training sessions.
• A demonstrated ability to provide oversight of field activities through inspections, FPS & LSS ITM and operations, which will require walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Able to load, transport, and unload fire protection tools and supplies specific to an activity, not to exceed 15 lbs.
• Possesses a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Implements the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) and represents the FPM in assigned facilities through implementation coordination, facility inspections, and audits.
• Develops, reviews, and implements FPP documents.
• Identifies gaps and implements improvements in the FPP.
• Recommends, reviews, coordinates, and approves compensatory measures for Fire Protection Systems (FPS) and Life Safety Systems (LSS) impairments in accordance with the Impairments Procedure.
• Performs facility FP Audits and Inspections.
• Performs FPP Self-Assessments.
• Develops and maintains a working understanding of FPP requirements and their associated implementing mechanisms for compliance.
• Identifies, records, and reports FPP noncompliance and deficient conditions.
• Maintains a functional understanding of the assigned Facility Fire Hazards Analysis (FHA).
• Maintains a functional understanding of the inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Maintains a functional understanding of FPS & LSS.
• Maintains a functional understanding of the Documented Safety Analysis.
• Performs FP verifications and compliance oversight of Hot Work Permits and Areas.
• Performs Technical Safety Requirement inspections for assigned facilities.
• Supports cross-training of fire protection staff to improve proficiency of the FPP.
• Reviews FPS work planning documents to assure necessary fire protection controls are included in FPS / LSS work activities.
• Possesses and maintains a functional understanding of ITM for fire sprinkler systems and fire detection and alarm systems.
• Supports the NFPA-72 Qualified Person performing ITM oversight of fire alarm and signaling systems.
• Reviews and provides input to Hanford Fire Department (HFD) Pre-Fire Plans.
• Supports HFD familiarization tours.
• Supports 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in implementing DOE fire protection requirements (DOE O 420.1X) in accomplishing work at DOE facilities is preferred.