Fire Protection Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

SC Scout Motors - Blythewood, SC 29016, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School,

Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Health Care,

Summary:

This position supports the implementation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems within an electric vehicle (EV) automotive manufacturing facility. This position will foster a culture of fire prevention awareness, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement policies, procedures, standards and technology to support both the Security and Fire Protection Department and Production operations

• During construction:
  Perform daily fire prevention and compliance inspections, ensuring fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke, and heat detection systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per building drawings.
• During factory operations:
  Conduct daily fire prevention inspections to detect hazards.

• Deliver training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors on fire protection procedures as well as assist in the coordination of emergency drills/exercise and generated after-action reports.

• Investigate fire incidents, accidents, and breaches of fire prevention rules, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and corrective measures.

• Coordinate with local fire protection contractors, fire departments, and emergency responders

• Attend in-service training classes to maintain current knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations; participate in professional group meetings to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in fields relevant to assigned responsibilities
• Recommend possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions to proper authorities
• Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances
• Assists in the development, recommendation and administering of policies and procedures pursuant to the goals/objectives of the Department.
• Participates in departmental training programs.
• May serve as North Star EMS' liaison with clients.
• Will stay up-dated on latest Fire Department/EMS standards and trends and evaluate possible implementation.
• Meets the North Star EMS job descriptions requirements for Industrial Firefighter and/or Industrial Firefighter/Paramedic (as required), Industrial Fire Lieutenant and Industrial Fire Captain.
• Must be able to drive all assigned vehicles per North Star's driving policies.
• Will adhere to North Star's and Department specific Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs other duties as required by superiors.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current driver license.
• Current CPR / AED for Health Care Provider or BLS certification.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Fire Inspector I (NFPA or ICC equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NFPA, FM, IFC).
• Basic understanding of fire protection systems and fire dynamics
• 3–7 years of experience in fire protection and life safety systems
• OSHA 30 Certification is preferred. Will be required within 12 months of hire. Attention to detail and commitment to safety compliance
• Pass a background check.
• Pass a medical evaluation to include drug testing and TB test.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, clients, assigned facility/plant employees and contractors, neighboring emergency service agencies, North Star EMS/North Star Industrial EMS and Fire (North Star)…