Fire Operations Specialist

Ford • Louisville, KY

4d • $72,480 - $141,360

About The Position

Facilitate resolution of conflicts arising from the tactical implementation of Ford/Contractor/Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) strategic goals and objectives as they affect fire prevention and protection. Collaborate with site teams to ensure service and maintenance excellence, and ensure local support. Facilitate resolution of non-compliance issues. Assist with project management oversight for fire system installations, acceptance, and integration, when applicable. Assist with the development of fire protection standards and the auditing of those standards, complying with all applicable company, local, state, and federal laws. Analyze service and inspection, preparing reports for KPI data. Perform routine fire prevention assessments of Ford facilities to mitigate potential risks and threats. Maintain strong relationships with contractors to ensure rapid response to service calls. Support site Security & Fire, Safety, and Plant Engineering teams to act as the primary point of contact for public agencies responding to and investigating thermal events. Work independently and be self-motivated. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Protection Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Risk Management, Fire Science, or a related field, with three (3) years of fire protection experience or a combination of education and work experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of fire protection and prevention principles related to risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of fire codes and standards.
• Experience with 3rd party service management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills).
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational need dictates, respond to emergencies, and travel domestically.
• Experience with Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate resolution of conflicts arising from the tactical implementation of Ford/Contractor/Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) strategic goals and objectives as they affect fire prevention and protection.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure service and maintenance excellence, and ensure local support.
• Facilitate resolution of non-compliance issues.
• Assist with project management oversight for fire system installations, acceptance, and integration, when applicable.
• Assist with the development of fire protection standards and the auditing of those standards, complying with all applicable company, local, state, and federal laws.
• Analyze service and inspection, preparing reports for KPI data.
• Perform routine fire prevention assessments of Ford facilities to mitigate potential risks and threats.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors to ensure rapid response to service calls.
• Support site Security & Fire, Safety, and Plant Engineering teams to act as the primary point of contact for public agencies responding to and investigating thermal events.
• Work independently and be self-motivated.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

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