Program Manager - Fire Protection

Iberdrola•Orange, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager - Fire Protection is responsible for maintaining a compliant and sustainable corporate fire protection/life safety environment. This role manages the fire protection systems inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) program, as well as the design and installation of new/upgrade fire protection systems across the assigned Avangrid territory. The position ensures that fire protection practices protect employees, the public, contractors, company infrastructure, and the environment. The Program Manager champions best practices in planning, implementation, and integration of fire-related systems and life safety administrative controls across the Avangrid enterprise. They develop and maintain fire prevention and life safety programs, policies, procedures, and Technical Specifications, and perform oversight and coordination of facility emergency pre-planning and evacuation training. Additionally, the role provides technical support for passive fire protection practices and strategies, and develops, coordinates, and manages special projects to continually improve Fire Protection and Physical Security Programs. This is a senior-level position supporting diverse occupancies over a large geographic territory, requiring well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills, independence, and the ability to seek guidance when appropriate. Excellent presentation and communication skills are essential for facilitating subject matter discussions with mid and senior-level Company leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or related Safety or Emergency Management discipline with applicable emphasis in fire and life safety.
8 years of broad-based experience in fire protection and facility emergency management program administration.
5 years project/program experience in fire protection system installation and retrofit, including experience with building structures and systems that must be interfaced with during applicable construction activities.
Demonstrated ability building collaborative relationships both up and down the Organizational Structure through multiple operating companies over a vast geographic territory.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying established fire and life safety codes (NFPA Standards, ICC Fire and Building Codes, ADA and NSI A117.1 Accessibility, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Subpart E and L Fire Protection, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Subparts C & F, etc.).
Use and application of FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets.
Demonstrated experience using the principles and practices of emergency management – FEMA ICS.
Demonstrated experience creating and delivering training presentations for audiences up and down the organization structure of the Company, including capability developing and delivering presentations using standard systems/equipment (Power Points, TEAMS, Multimedia) across multiple levels of the Company.
Advanced capability preparing clear, concise, and effective written materials – investigation reports, policies, procedures, etc.
Detailed individual skilled in maintaining accurate records/files, entering/retrieving info via computer-based systems with a focus on accuracy.
Demonstrated experience using the FEMA ICS structure.
Experience setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.
Thorough capability using standard office practices, including the operation of office equipment, MS Office Suite, MS Project (working knowledge of CAD a plus).
National Incident Management System ICS-300 and ICS-400 program certificate of completion or ability to be acquired within twelve (12) months of hire.
NFPA Fire Investigator I or II Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electric, gas, and wind utility operations are a plus. This includes operating systems, infrastructure, and field operations.
Related certifications in fire safety and life safety, emergency planning is a plus.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a significant plus.
Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) in any State and/or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures all Avangrid and Holding Company Affiliates comply with applicable fire protection and life safety regulatory requirements.
Functions as a Company subject matter expert (SME) and interprets applicable fire protection, life safety, and facility emergency management regulations as the authority having jurisdiction.
Conducts fire and life safety audits to assure compliance, cost-effective physical designs, and appropriate administrative controls are established/maintained.
Works with Building Asset Management (BAM) for all Avangrid Holding Company affiliates to develop, maintain, and incorporate needed passive fire protection features for the conservation of life and property in existing, remodeled, or new facilities.
Develops, implements, and maintains with stakeholders approved fire prevention, emergency planning, and evacuation programs for occupied locations under their responsibility.
Reviews and provides SME guidance to Building Asset Management (BAM) on the creation and installation of emergency evacuation route maps.
Collaborates with Physical Security Operations to provide 1st responder training to local regional and governmental agencies.
Establishes, manages, and administers OpEx/CapEx budgets collaborating with the Business Management and Procurement Departments.