Fire Protection Engineer

Planned Systems International, Inc. • Richland, WA

1d • $124,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Fire Protection Engineer in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL, which operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Fire Protection Engineering group is seeking a dynamic Fire Protection Engineer with outstanding technical and problem-solving abilities, interpersonal relationship building, and excellent time management skills. The mission is to minimize the likelihood and consequence of fire-related events affecting workers, the public, the environment, and property, while providing a level of safety protection consistent with the 'highly protected risk' class of industrial risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering discipline with seven (7) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• Meets the qualifications for Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, OR is a Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, OR is a Registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer.
• Has thorough understanding and demonstrated application of the International Building Code, NFPA codes and standards, and Federal or State occupational safety and health requirements that impact facility safety and equipment design.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering discipline.
• Current appointment as Hanford Deputy Fire Marshal.
• Experience supporting an operating chemical laboratory.
• At least 5 years of experience in a nuclear/radiological environment performing Fire Protection Engineering duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, implements, and improves the Fire Protection Program at the 222-S Laboratory Complex.
• Advises and aids in interpreting fire codes and standards.
• Reviews construction and fire protection designs, drawings, calculations, schedules, and documentation to ensure compliance with fire protection codes and standards and communicates necessary changes.
• Evaluates fire protection appliances, devices, fire-detection equipment, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Operates under limited to general supervision to incorporate conventional engineering or scientific practices and a variety of complex features into problem solving and program planning.
• Collaborates and incorporates conventional engineering and scientific practices.
• Provides technical support to the overall organization and mission.
• Prepares Fire Marshal Permits.
• Assists the Hanford Fire Marshal with fire investigations.
• Supports the resolution of fire system discrepancies/non-compliances.
• Collaborates with operating organizations to assure fire hazards are controlled/mitigated, that life safety is maintained, and that facilities and operations are compliant.
• Supports new and remodel construction activities.
• Provides compliance guidance with DOE Orders and Standards, International Building Code, and NFPA Codes.
• Reviews and approves drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for new and revised designs.
• Develops/witnesses fire system acceptance tests.
• Ensures fire protection equipment procurement and maintenance practices are compliant with DOE and statutory fire protection requirements, standards, and recommended practices.
• Interfaces with the Hanford Fire Marshal (HFM) and performs Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) duties once qualified.
• Collaborates with building management to keep them advised of changes, special problem issues, and/or new fire protection requirements.
• Establishes and interprets fire protection policies, codes, standards, requirements, and maintains program procedures applicable to operations, activities, projects, and facilities.
• Reviews and revises the Fire Hazards Analyses and prepares Fire Hazard Evaluations.
• Supports the preparation of Exemption/Equivalency Evaluations relative to DOE/NFPA.
• Performs fire prevention inspections and facility fire protection assessments.
• Supports comprehensive Fire Protection Program self-assessments.
• Collaborates with inspection, test, and maintenance subcontractors working on Navarro-ATL fire protection systems.
• Attends training courses to maintain proficiency in the mandatory fire protection standards of the program.
• May provide technical assistance to DOE.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• Employer sponsored group medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Legal services
• Identity theft
• Accident insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health saving account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution match that is immediately vested
• Professional courses
• Certifications
• Tuition reimbursement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior