Fire Systems Specialist

Cleveland-Cliffs•Burns Harbor, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Fire Systems Specialist at its Burns Harbor, Indiana operation. This safety-focused position supports the reliability and performance of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems to help protect employees, facilities, and operations. The role involves hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams. The specialist develops scopes and specifications for fire protection systems and supports project management, design reviews, approvals, and installations. The role also coordinates and verifies system inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, and acceptance activities; trains employees and emergency responders; and coordinates with internal teams, contractors, insurers, and regulatory authorities. Additional work includes managing records and inventories, issuing work orders and parts requisitions, tracking deficiencies, and supporting emergency response during fire system events. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of relevant experience, and the ability to perform field work safely at heights and in industrial environments. Cleveland-Cliffs offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to safely perform field work at heights and in industrial environments under varying conditions.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, fire protection drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Experience with fire protection system inspection, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, electronic recordkeeping, safe work practices, and maintaining required training, licenses, or certifications.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in fire protection, electrical, mechanical, or electronics technology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
Experience with industrial fire protection systems, including alarms, sprinklers, deluge, dry-pipe, fire pumps, hydrants, and special-hazard suppression systems.
NICET certification and manufacturer-specific training related to fire alarm and suppression systems.
Knowledge of NFPA standards, impairment management, and contractor coordination in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Develop scopes and specifications for new, upgraded, and replacement fire protection systems.
Support project management, design reviews, approvals, and system installations.
Train employees and emergency responders on fire protection systems, alarms, impairments, and response procedures.
Coordinate contractor and internal labor activities, ensuring quality, qualifications, and corrective actions.
Witness and verify acceptance testing, documentation, and turnover of new systems.
Manage inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, impairments, troubleshooting, and repairs of fire protection systems.
Coordinate with engineering, safety, emergency services, insurers, and regulatory authorities on fire protection matters.
Issue work orders, requisitions, and parts orders; prioritize risks and track deficiencies to closure.
Maintain system records, inventories, drawings, and reports.
Provide emergency response support during fire system events and perform other duties as assigned.