FIRE PLANS EXAMINER

Bureau Veritas • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Fire Plans Examiner and Inspector to support our Broward County Operations Team. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and local fire safety laws, ordinances, and codes. The role requires considerable independent judgment based on subject-matter expertise and the application of advanced concepts, techniques, and knowledge of processes. Some travel for inspections and managing projects in the assigned area may be required. Candidates must possess a professional demeanor, have both technical and industry experience, and be a team player.

Requirements

• Must possess an active State of Florida Fire Inspector Certification.
• Experience as a Fire Plans Reviewer and/or Inspector.
• Extensive knowledge of international, state and local building and fire life safety codes and current construction procedures/technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Ability to prepare written plan review correspondence and update information in software programs.
• Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• An Engineer or a Degree in Fire Science, or a Degree in Fire Prevention is a plus.
• A State of Florida Certified Fire Inspection II or III is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire prevention plan review of architectural plans and system shop drawings to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local fire safety laws, ordinances, and codes.
• Performs technical inspections of varying complexity, including commercial, multi-family, institutional, and industrial construction.
• May participate in meetings with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and other staff before and during construction activity.
• Advises of any field conditions that are potentially hazardous and controversial.
• Responsible for providing direction and technical assistance on building projects.
• Conducts fire safety inspections of places of assembly, business, industrial, institutional, schools, and public food service establishments.
• Prepares and submits reports relative to findings from fire safety inspections.
• Orders corrections of hazardous conditions and provides follow-up inspections or enforcement as necessary.
• Responsible for inspecting projects under construction for compliance with fire codes.
• Maintains inspection records and statistics as required.
• Performs fire plans review on new construction and renovations.
• Inspect fire alarm systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree