Fire Protection Engineer
About The Position
The Fire Protection Engineer fulfills a key role in developing and administering the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Fire Protection Program (FPP) within the Direct Feed LAW Operating Island. Reporting to the Safety and Health Fire Protection Manager (FPM), the engineer implements the program in assigned facilities and assists the FPM in developing, implementing, and maintaining fire protection requirements applicable to safety and health during maintenance and operational phases of the WTP Project. The role focuses on reducing fire- and life-safety risks through program implementation, inspections, audits, risk-related recommendations, and monitoring performance and compliance. This position is based at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a four-day, ten-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 drug screening and a background check, 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 presenting heightened security concerns. The position is classified as Exposed Field Non-Manual and includes desk and presentation work as well as field oversight activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related degree, or NICET II Certification.
- At least 2 years of professional, 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 and comply with applicable security requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to develop and administer a Fire Protection Program.
- Experience in processing facilities, Department of Energy facilities, or Department of Defense facilities.
Responsibilities
- Implement the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) and represent the Fire Protection Manager in assigned facilities through 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 System and Life Safety System 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 their implementing mechanisms for compliance.
- Identify, record, and report FPP noncompliance and deficient conditions.
- Maintain a functional understanding of the assigned Facility Fire Hazards Analysis.
- Maintain a functional understanding of inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems.
- Maintain a functional understanding of Fire Protection Systems and Life Safety Systems.
- 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 Fire Protection System work-planning documents to ensure necessary fire protection controls are included in Fire Protection System and Life Safety System work activities.
- Support the NFPA-72 Qualified Person in oversight of inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and signaling systems.
- Review and provide input to Hanford Fire Department Pre-Fire Plans.
- Support Hanford Fire Department familiarization tours.
- Promote the Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work to protect self, others, and the environment.
- Perform desk work, prepare writing and computer-based work, operate a telephone, and participate in presentations, oral reports, and planning meetings.
- Oversee field activities through inspections, testing, and equipment operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
