Sr Fire Protection Engineer

Sr Fire Protection Engineer

Texas, Texas, United States

Provides technical expertise in loss prevention, including fire protection, risk assessment, mechanical integrity, facility siting, and incident investigation. Also supports insurance evaluations and site inspections. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with management and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and supports fire protection systems, emergency shutdown mechanisms, facility layouts, and other loss prevention initiatives.
• Investigates significant incidents and near misses, sharing key findings and collaborating with legal teams for potential recovery efforts.
• Develops guidelines, procedures, training materials, and technical standards related to loss prevention.
• Assists in testing fire pumps and other safety-critical systems at field locations.
• Tracks and helps resolve recommendations from insurers, investigations, and internal reviews.
• Analyzes loss and claims data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participates in insurance underwriting processes and site visits with external risk assessors.
• Reviews third-party loss control reports and validates findings.
• Conducts risk assessments of company facilities, identifying potential hazards and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Provides technical support to various departments on risk-related topics.
• Represents the company in industry organizations and technical committees focused on loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Engineering Technology (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Protection).
• At least five years of experience in fire protection, risk control, or loss prevention.
• Preferred experience in industries such as refining, petrochemicals, renewable energy (liquid fuels), or complex manufacturing.