Principal Health & Safety Fire Protection Engineer

Bridgestone Americas • Nashville, TN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment including the broader community impacted by hazards including:
• Developing and implementing health and safety programs, processes, and procedures.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving an accident and investigation process to identify root causes and perform corrective actions.
• Delivering training, learning and development requirements to employees.
• Ensuring the organization is fully compliant with all legislative and organization requirements for safeguarding the environment, while protecting lives and assets.
• Maintaining relationships with the community, groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the performance of the organization.

Requirements

• Typically requires a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection) or equivalent plus 8+ years’ full time applicable experience (sprinkler design engineer or insurer field engineer). MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection) plus 6+ years’ full time applicable experience (sprinkler design engineer or insurer field engineer).
• PE or other related certifications required.
• Knowledge and experience of NFPA, OSHA, and FM related standards.
• knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems based on PDCA cycle.
• Audit techniques.
• H&S European Regulatory framework for Equipment related Directives.
• Fire Safety and Fire Prevention.
• Ability to interpret standards, codes, hydraulics, and apply practicality within limitations/restrictions to achieve best protection system(s).
• Ability to interpret drawings and blueprints, and to discuss with architects/engineers during design phase to achieve greatest protection while mitigating expense.
• Provide management over 3rd party contractors designing/installing/maintaining protection systems of various complexities.
• Track record of strong safety leadership and performance.
• Excellent track record of achieving tough, demanding goals.
• A demonstrated ability to evaluate, plan, implement and influence change throughout the organization to ensure superior results.

Responsibilities

• Develop company fire protection specifications for manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations.
• Participate in the company’s Disaster Prevention Governance Committee and act as the fire protection subject matter expert.
• Review third party’s lost control inspection reports for comments.
• Assist locations in interpreting third party recommendation and assist with resolution.
• Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
• Inspect existing locations or new building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.
• Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques, and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
• Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues such as work performed and proposed review schedules.
• Assist in fire investigations and determine root cause and future prevention measures.
• Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems.
• Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
• Company representative when engaging with local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) in defining and complying with local jurisdictional matters.
• Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
• Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.
• Help to build up the development of a Center of Excellence providing support to businesses (Manufacturing, Logistic, Retail, ..) regarding system/technical expertise.
• Support the validation process of machines and working environments from Disaster Prevention and machine safety perspective.
• Cooperate with central Engineering subject Matter Experts for specific machine/process matters.
• Consolidate outstanding risks, track progress of mitigation plans, developing appropriate KPI’s.
• Perform Disaster Prevention and machine safety audits across businesses E2E.
• Support External Bodies for the periodical assessment and support to building and tracking improvement plans.
• Perform feasibility studies for new technologies risk assessment and mitigation plans.
• Define and promote education programs and support deployment across businesses.
• Monitor standards, regulations, directives evolution and reflect changes into BSEMIA management system.
• Cooperate with Central Engineering to the continuous update and upgrade of the existing management system and technical documents.
• Join the Global teams to collaborate on the pertinent streams
• Maintain subject matter expertise on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate the company’s need to participate in National Standards setting organizations in order to participate/ influence future standard setting direction.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

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