Fire Protection Engineer

Requirements/Specifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree.

Experience: 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

• 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
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request.

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(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the Construction…