Fire Marshal

STP Nuclear Operating • Wadsworth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Marshal manages the day-to-day activities of the Fire Protection Program, including fire protection system impairments, hot work permits, fire watch programs, transient combustibles, site fire drills, Fire Brigade activities, and other fire protection activities. The position administers the program and its controls to maintain compliance, coordinates fire-protection-related work across the plant, and supports Operations and Maintenance through field investigation, inspections, and problem-solving. The role also coordinates with off-site responding agencies and regulatory bodies, monitors the health and readiness of fire protection systems, and provides program performance updates and improvement plans.

This is a site-based role that requires work in the field and/or at the work site. Overtime and alternate work schedules may be needed, and the position is subject to callouts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Travel may be required, and the employee may be required to carry a phone. The position may require accepting an Emergency Response Organization (ERO) or outage assignment as needed, obtaining and maintaining unescorted access, and completing General Employee Training.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in fire protection, fire prevention, emergency response, or a related discipline, including experience supporting industrial or power generation facilities.
• Nuclear experience.
• Knowledge of the design, operation, maintenance, and testing of fire protection systems.
• Demonstrated analytical ability.
• Ability to meet the position's environmental and physical requirements, including use of appropriate PPE; bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, and lifting up to 30+ lbs; climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; working in confined spaces; traversing uneven or slippery terrain; and working near loud equipment and in possible inclement weather or temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Fire Science, or a physical science.
• An Associate's degree in a technical discipline with nuclear power plant experience may be considered in lieu of the preferred bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of Fire Brigade Leader experience.
• Civil firefighting experience.
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist certification.
• Fire Marshal Designee qualified (FMD001).

Responsibilities

• Administer the Fire Protection Program, including administrative controls, to ensure continued compliance.
• Review proposed work activities for plant fire protection considerations.
• Develop and administer the Fire Protection Program, including periodic fire prevention inspections, fire protection systems and equipment inspections and testing, transient fire-load evaluations, identification of training requirements, and pre-fire planning.
• Identify programmatic deficiencies in administrative controls, maintenance practices, and fire protection applications, working with the Fire Protection Engineer and other plant organizations as needed.
• Coordinate fire-protection-related activities throughout the plant.
• Provide feedback to the Fire Protection Engineer on needed revisions to engineering drawings, standards, and other engineering documents.
• Coordinate off-site responding agencies and monitor agreements to support effective response and assistance to the site.
• Coordinate periodic self-assessments of the Fire Protection Program.
• Review procedures for changes that may require revisions to Fire Watch, Impairment, and Transient Fire Load Tracking Computer Programs.
• Lead meetings and discussions with other departments and regulatory agencies, providing information and analysis related to Fire Protection Management questions and problems.
• Monitor material conditions affecting Fire Protection System health and advocate for prioritizing work orders to maintain system readiness.
• Maintain Fire Protection Program performance indicators and develop improvement plans as needed.
• Prepare and review fire hazard evaluations and provide management-level reports on assigned tasks.
• Provide independent support to Operations and Maintenance, including field investigations, inspections, and solutions to problems.
• Review industry documentation and event reports for relevance to STP and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare and review investigations for apparent or root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct frequent plant tours and inspections to monitor fire protection system components and implementation of the program.
• Accept an ERO position as needed.
• Accept an outage position as needed.
• Obtain and maintain unescorted access.
• Successfully complete General Employee Training as required for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level