Fire Prevention and Protection Specialist II

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Prevention and Protection Specialist II is a senior-level role responsible for driving fire safety code compliance and engineering improvements across multiple GM sites. This position applies advanced fire protection engineering principles, influences organizational safety culture through collaboration, and is a major contributor to the development and revision of GM fire safety policies. The Fire Specialist II leads complex audits, tabletop exercises, and provides expert consultation during major projects.

Requirements

5-7+ years of progressive experience in fire protection compliance and/or facilities management.
Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in Engineering or related field.
Demonstrated ability to lead policy development and influence organizational safety culture using globally recognized code (NFPA, FM, IBC, IFC, etc.).
Expertise in fire protection system design and engineering controls.
Strong leadership and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
Passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering principles to improve fire protection system design and performance.
Drive compliance of GM Fire requirements through influence across multiple sites, business units and stakeholders.
Lead development and revision of corporate fire safety policies and standards based on updated regulations and building codes.
Facilitate and lead tabletop exercises, improving emergency fire response, for complex operations.
Provide expert consultation during major projects, including EV and high-risk areas.
Use persuasive communication and leadership to foster a strong fire safety culture.
Serve as a global subject matter expert for fire prevention and protection strategies.