Fire Protection Principal Specialist

RTX • Andover, MA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our Enterprise Services team: RTX Enterprise Services – Real Estate Solutions has an opening for a Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems. The position is located in the Andover, MA facility but also includes responsibilities for other Northeast locations. In this role you will manage the fire protection systems to ensure that all fire alarm, fire prevention and suppression systems are compliant and at the highest state of readiness. Interfaces with customers, contractors, supply chain, planning, account managers, maintenance, finance, environmental health & safety, security, and design engineering to complete tasks. The role is also responsible for the conceptual design, detailed design contracting, installation contracting, and acceptance testing of various fire protection systems. It is also responsible for the coordination and implementation of Factory Mutual Insurance Programs and company protocols specifically related to maintaining RTX fire protection programs.

Requirements

• This role typically requires a bachelors degree in an applicable field and 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree 9 years of relevant applicable experience may be considered
• This role requires one of the following Massachusetts Low Voltage licenses: A, B, C, or D
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading building infrastructure
• At least 5 years’ experience and field knowledge of fire alarm systems and knowledge of specialty fire protection suppression systems
• At least 5 years’ experience with an understanding of State of Massachusetts, National Building, NFPA codes and Factory Mutual (FM) data sheets

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience
• Prior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems.
• Candidate shall have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing.
• Experience consulting with management on fire system maintenance and repair issues.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and EDS ( electronic drawing systems) AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) of Fire Protection Systems
• Be responsible for meeting RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations.
• Provide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel.
• Provide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel.
• Support and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Be involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research.
• Review fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives
• Provide team leadership based on your technical knowledge and ability to routinely develop cost effective solutions over a range of complex issues while ensuring solutions are innovative and consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
• Perform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors.
• Liaison with local fire departments
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees