Staff Engineer – Facilities Fire Protection

Job Title:Staff Engineer – Facilities Fire Protection
Job :89622
Location:Tempe, Arizona

• Collaborate with fire protection design consultants to ensure system requirements and specifications are met.
• Review fire protection drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including functional testing and system validation.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for fire protection systems.
• Provide operational and maintenance support for fire suppression systems, alarms, and emergency response systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and corporate safety standards.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet facility requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize fire protection system performance.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Support fire safety audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in fire protection system design and operations, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes, fire suppression systems, and life safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Fire Alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Bluebeam.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or NICET Fire Protection Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and emergency response planning.

• Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and adjust heavy objects.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE.