Fire Risk Coordinator

Arauco • Albany, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Duraflake is seeking a Fire & Risk Coordinator to lead fire and emergency risk prevention, fire protection system maintenance, and root-cause determination and corrective-action implementation at its Albany, Oregon site. The role is based in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. The coordinator maintains fire-system records and procedures, supports maintenance staff and contractors, coordinates inspections and repairs, manages fire- and risk-related audits and capital work, and provides reporting to maintenance teams and mill leadership. Routine and emergency services may be required outside normal work periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience with fixed and non-fixed fire suppression systems in an industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Fire Science.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with confined-space rescue, fire hoses, building sprinkler systems and risers, or as a volunteer or paid firefighter.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Certified Fire Inspector I or II, or other NFPA certifications.
• Experience with Atex, Fenwal, Grecon, Minimax, Flamex, or PyroGuard fire detection systems.
• OSHA 10 or 40 courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site fire-system maintenance records, inspection reports, procedures, and fire-system trouble and supervisory logs with corrective actions.
• Oversee daily and scheduled maintenance-day support to maintenance staff, issue hot-work permits, prepare job sites for hot work, and audit and follow up on outstanding permits.
• Train staff on wood-dust hazards and fire-prevention methods, and serve as the subject matter expert on technician hands-on activities.
• Administer and maintain compliance for outside contractors conducting fire-system activities.
• Liaise with vendors as needed to troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Facilitate repairs and replacement of defective components, including sprinkler and deluge systems, fire pumps, standpipes, pump controllers, and water-flow and tamper devices.
• Coordinate and oversee inspection, maintenance, and service water requirements to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual testing protocols are completed for sprinklers, PIVs, hydrants, and fire pumps.
• Conduct routine and emergency services after normal work periods.
• Manage insurance audits and capital work related to risk and fire standards.
• Provide regular reporting on action items and data to support maintenance teams and mill leadership.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with bonus or profit/gain-sharing eligibility.
• Health plan options, a wellness program, gym reimbursement, pet insurance, legal insurance, and employer-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, company holidays, and floating holidays.
• Retirement planning options with generous employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities to learn and develop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED