Director of Health, Fire & Safety

Position: Director of Health, Fire & Life Safety
Location: New York

Position Title:

Director of Health, Fire and Life Safety

Department:
Health, Fire and Life Safety

Reports to:

Assistant General Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt / Full-Time Salary

Union Code:
Non-Union

Minimum Pay Rate: $132,000

Maximum Pay Rate: $140,000

Join Our Team at Barclays Center!
Congratulations on taking the first step toward embarking on an exciting new adventure at Barclays Center! Our focus is YOU!
This position entails significant responsibility. The Director of Health, Fire, and Life Safety safeguards the arena during crises and ensures the building remains compliant during normal operations. You’ll supervise every system and program designed to protect individuals, handle the relationship with FDNY and all agencies that have authority to shut us down or permit us to function, and collaborate with every department, vendor, and tenant.

Key Attributes for Success

• Emergency Preparedness and Staff Readiness – Lead the development, updates, and execution of the Emergency Action Plan, train staff on response procedures, conduct drills, improve safety practices, strengthen PPE readiness, and build a safety‑oriented workplace.

• Event Integration and Daily Operations – Work closely with event operations, engineering, security, guest services, and production teams to integrate health, fire, and life safety requirements into event builds and daily operations, monitor conditions, communicate risks, and support high‑risk events.

• Adaptability – Handle unexpected challenges with flexibility and composure, quickly adjust to changes, and thrive in dynamic environments.

• Effective Communication Skills – Listen attentively, respond empathetically, convey information clearly and confidently, and communicate with precision to ensure understanding.

• Proactive Problem‑Solving – Identify and resolve issues creatively, handle concerns with empathy, and take initiative to address potential problems before escalation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fire and Life Safety

• Own all fire and life safety programs.

• Maintain expert knowledge of FDNY, DOB, NFPA, OSHA, and arena‑specific requirements.

• Oversee the Fire Command Station and keep it ready around the clock.

• Lead emergency response for alarms, evacuations, medical events, and high‑occupancy conditions.

• Manage the inspection, testing, and maintenance of all alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, standpipes, smoke control, suppression systems, and life safety equipment.

• Maintain all FDNY and DOB logs and documentation.

• Coordinate fire alarm and suppression work with tenants, productions, broadcast, and food & beverage.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for FDNY, DOB, NYPD, and emergency responders.

• Direct and hold accountable all fire safety vendors and service contractors.

• Support construction projects with fire alarm integration and testing.

• Prepare and support insurance audits and documentation requests.

Environmental, Health, and Safety

• Lead all environmental and occupational health programs across the building.

• Maintain knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADA, DOT hazardous materials, NFPA, and related codes.

• Establish and uphold the arena’s EHS management system, covering health initiatives, hazard assessments, safe operating protocols, spill prevention, hazardous waste management, chemical handling, emissions control, reporting procedures, and risk management.

• Conduct inspections, audits, and all EHS documentation.

• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective measures are implemented.

• Keep injury and illness records accurate and current.

• Maintain AEDs, emergency equipment, and backup systems.

• Oversee hazardous waste programs for engineering, operations, food service, and vendors.

• Train and support partners to meet environmental and safety standards.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Who You Are

Licenses and Certifications

• FDNY Certificates of Fitness required.

• F89 or T89 Fire and Life Safety Director preferred.

• F01 Citywide Fire Guard preferred.

• F03 Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel preferred.

• Lead and mentor staff involved in fire and life safety functions.

• Train employees at all levels on safety, compliance, hazard recognition, and emergency roles.

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