Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Job Description
Richland, Washington, United States
In this role, you will integrate safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to reduce the potential for adverse impacts. You will perform risk assessments, provide input on bid decisions, lead meetings and communications, and track and monitor performance trends. Your recommendations will contribute to enhanced quality of safety procedures and work processes.
The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) fulfills a key role in the development and administration of the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) within the Direct Feed LAW (DFLAW) Operating Island.
The FPE reports to the Safety and Health (S&H) Fire Protection Manager (FPM) and has the primary responsibility of implementing the FPP in assigned facilities. With the goal of reducing fire- and life-safety risks, the FPE will also be responsible for assisting the FPM in the development, implementation, and maintenance of fire protection requirements applicable to safety & health during, maintenance, engineering, and operational phases of the WTP Project.
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC
Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
- 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Job Requirements
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.
Other Relevant Experience:
- 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(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 Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
- Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.
