Fire Protection Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Sharon, MA

75d • $98,400 - $147,000

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for the Space Park site located in Redondo/Manhattan Beach, California. This position will be part of the Environmental, Safety, Health and Medical (ESHM) team for the Western Region and will focus on leading site fire prevention, explosive and ordinance safety, and other compliance safety programs across the entire western region. The Fire Protection Engineer will develop and implement fire protection programs and procedures aimed at reducing risk of personnel injury and/or property damage due to fire and explosion. In addition, they will also develop and implement explosive/ordinance safety programs to maintain the site's ATF commercial explosive license. This position will require close coordination with several internal organizations including facilities, programs, functional support groups and risk and insurance departments as well as external agency and government fire protection organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Administration & Technology or similar and 2 years of fire prevention program management or related experience or Master’s Degree in a related field and 0 years of experience.
• Knowledge of fire prevention codes such as NFPA, IFC and California Fire Code.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms Responsible Person Certification for explosives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Certified Safety Professional Certification.
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist or similar certification.
• Previous DoD, military or aerospace facilities experience.
• Knowledge of government codes such as Unified Facilities Criteria and DCMA 8210.
• AutoCAD system use.
• Ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems.
• 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations - FRA/FRO.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving design reviews for new buildings and manufacturing processes.
• Review fire protection system alarm plans and documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes, and insurer requirements.
• Evaluation of fire and explosion hazards associated with additive manufacturing, combustible metal powders, and laboratory operations.
• Assessment and approval of lithium-ion battery storage, charging, and testing areas in accordance with NFPA 855 and applicable manufacturer guidance.
• Final inspection and approval of new/retrofit installations including fire alarms, hydro tests, foam system tests, and emergency lights.
• Providing oversight to facilities groups and auditing performance of fire suppression and alarm system inspection and maintenance programs.
• Facilitating insurance (AXA XL GAPS), internal audits and Fire Department inspections of fire prevention programs and systems.
• Facilitating investigations of fire related incidents including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) assessments.
• Developing and updating fire related pre-fire plans and master plans.
• Developing and providing subject matter expertise on training for fire and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of applicable NFPA standards including NFPA 13, 25, 30, 33, 45, 70, 70E, and 72, as well as DOD and local fire code requirements.
• Ability to develop and deliver training for technical and non-technical personnel on fire protection and life safety topics.
• Hazardous material review and usage approval.
• Oversee site explosives management program (ATF Responsible Person).
• Competent authority to manage a safety program under the DOD 4145 requirement.
• Reviewing and approving fire and life safety systems impairment requests and utility outage requests.
• Supporting other environmental, safety and health programs as needed, including Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platforms, Powered Industrial Truck.
• Participates in fire fighter and first aid/CPR training.
• Administration of Hot Work Permitting and Utility Outage programs in accordance with local code requirements and insurance company guidance.
• Chemical/material review as part of the Chemical Review Process.
• Cross-site [Sector] coordination.
• Member of the Crisis Management Team.
• Member of the Emergency Response Team.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree