Fire Protection Engineer
About The Position
The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) supports development and administration of the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Fire Protection Program (FPP) within the Direct Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) Operating Island. Reporting to the Safety and Health Fire Protection Manager (FPM), the FPE is primarily responsible for implementing the FPP in assigned facilities and helping the FPM develop, implement, and maintain fire protection requirements applicable to safety and health during maintenance and operational phases of the project. The role integrates safety and health requirements into project planning and operations to reduce potential adverse impacts through risk assessment, communication, performance monitoring, and recommendations to improve safety procedures and work processes. The position is based at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a four-day, 10-hour schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employee must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass pre-employment screening, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related degree, or NICET II Certification.
- At least 2 years of professional and relevant experience.
- Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
- Must be able to perform desk and computer work, telephone operations, presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and field oversight involving walking, standing, bending, turning, and wearing personal protective equipment.
- Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools or supplies may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to develop and administer a Fire Protection Program (FPP).
- Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities.
Responsibilities
- Implement the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) in assigned facilities and represent the FPM through implementation coordination, facility inspections, and audits.
- Develop, review, and implement FPP documents.
- Identify gaps in the FPP and implement improvements.
- Recommend, review, coordinate, and approve compensatory measures for Fire Protection Systems (FPS) and Life Safety Systems (LSS) impairments in accordance with the Impairments Procedure.
- Perform facility fire protection audits and inspections.
- Perform FPP self-assessments.
- Maintain a working understanding of FPP requirements and associated implementing mechanisms for compliance.
- Identify, record, and report FPP noncompliance and deficient conditions.
- Maintain a functional understanding of the assigned Facility Fire Hazards Analysis (FHA).
- Maintain a functional understanding of inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) for fire detection and alarm systems, and of FPS and LSS.
- Maintain a functional understanding of the Documented Safety Analysis.
- Perform fire protection verifications and compliance oversight of Hot Work Permits and Areas.
- Support cross-training of fire protection staff to improve FPP proficiency.
- Review FPS work-planning documents to ensure required fire protection controls are included in FPS/LSS work activities.
- Support the NFPA-72 Qualified Person in ITM oversight of fire alarm and signaling systems.
- Review and provide input to Hanford Fire Department (HFD) Pre-Fire Plans.
- Support HFD familiarization tours.
- Promote the Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work to protect self, others, and the environment.
- Perform field oversight activities, including inspections, testing, and equipment operations, and participate in planning meetings and presentations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
