Field Engineer – Fire Protection Systems

MTA Agency: LIRR

Primary Location(s): Various

100% Hourly Rate: $ 50.361402

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Union Affiliation: BRS 241

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire

Responsible for ensuring the LIRR fire alarm & detection, and/or water-based suppression and/or chemical suppression systems are maintained in a state of good repair. This position will schedule, coordinate and ensure the required testing, inspection, repair and upgrades/replacements of fire protection systems with the third-party contractor(s), LIRR Force Account, Corporate Safety, LIRR Fire Marshal or Fire Department; as per LIRR policies, contract terms, and the NYS Fire Code and industry standards.

This position will perform inspection of third-party contractor(s) and LIRR Force Account work, to ensure the proper work is complete, proper material used and quality workmanship applied.

This position will perform daily inspection of Fire Protection systems and other building systems associated with fire protection. This position shall provide recommendations and counsel on all Fire Protection related issues.

The incumbent is expected to perform additional engineering and facilities-related responsibilities as assigned such as: third-party contractor access coordination, HVAC inspections and maintenance oversight, Mass Notification System inspections and testing oversight not related to Fire Protection. The incumbent should also be available to work on a 24/7 basis.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Inspect and monitor third party contractor and “in-house” labor performance of the fire protection system testing, inspection, maintenance & repair, upgrades and replacements.
• Schedule and coordinate re-occurring code required testing, inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems. Maintain associated documentation. Provide ongoing status to management reports for tracking and accountability.
• Schedule and coordinate necessary repairs, upgrades and/or replacements of fire protection systems.
  
  Coordinate and oversee final commissioning and acceptance testing of repairs and upgrades.
  
  Maintain associated documentation.
• Monitor compliance issues resulting from tests/inspections and Corporate Safety department inspections and follow up in a timely matter.
  
  Maintain associated documentation.
• Attend continuing education seminars related to professional field, LIRR training courses and any other approved continuing education programs.
  
  Impart technical knowledge to peers and colleagues throughout the Engineering Department.
• Review and approve third party contractor invoices for accuracy, ensure labor, material are appropriate and satisfactory. Review and approve material purchase orders for force account labor support.
• Actively participate in creation and maintenance of a safe work environment following corporate and Engineering Department guidelines and safety policies.
  
  Motivate yourself and others. Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Sr. Management, including, but not limited to report writing, document review & response, analysis, emergency inspection, accident investigation and claims investigation.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when…