Industrial Fire Protection Engineer

The Industrial Fire Protection Engineer will play is crucial role in developing and implementing Fire Protection strategies for industrial facilities, ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment, and assets. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in fire prevention engineering designation and concepts, with an emphasis on industrial settings.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly preferred. All employees will be subject to policies and procedures of the Company that may be dependent on vaccination status.
Job Type: Part-time/temporary
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $ 65.00 Per Hour (commensurate with experience)
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Conduct thorough assessment of industrial facilities to identify potential fire hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks.
  
• Design and develop Fire Protection systems. Including fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems, tailored to meet the unique needs of each facility.
  
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers, and facility managers to integrate Fire Protection systems seamlessly into the design and construction phases of projects.
  
• Conduct research and stay updated on the latest Fire Protection technologies, codes, regulations to ensure compliance and enhance the effectiveness of Fire Protection systems.
  
• Perform detailed hazard analysis and risk assessment to identify potential fire scenarios and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
  
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and drawings related to Fire Protection systems.
  
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams during the installation, testing, and commissioning of Fire Protection systems.
  
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities and insurance companies to ensure compliance and obtain necessary permits and certifications.
  
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness of Fire Protection measures.
  
• Performs such other duties as assigned.
  

OTHER DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure.
  
• Possesses strong organizational skills.
  
• Possesses strong leadership skills.
  
• Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions.
  
• Ability to make decisions in an emergency situation.
  
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions; and,
  
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field; or other related science and five years of experience in a related field;
  
• FPE (Fire Protection Engineer) designation preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge of Fire Protection codes, standards, and regulations.
  
• Knowledge of industrial processes and hazards is a plus.
  
• Experience in designing and implementing Fire Protection systems for industrial facilities.
  

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to obtain DISA clearance.
  
• Ability to obtain TWIC clearance.
  
• Current driver's license
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
  
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
  
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
  
• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
  
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
  
• Keyboarding/typing
  
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.
  
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time
  
• Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles.
  
• Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response;
  
• Works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and
  
• windy conditions;
  
• May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration;
  
• Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly.
  
• moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective.
  
• equipment;
  
• May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level;
  
• May work on land, sea or air;
  
• May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and Frequent, extended travel.