Senior Fire Protection Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

The Senior Fire Protection Specialist develops, administers, and provides fire protection services to safeguard people, the environment, and property in accordance with company or government requirements. The role responds to fire protection and emergency calls, inspects and tests fire protection equipment and systems, issues permits for specified tasks, supports compliance with company policies, and coordinates with government and local and state fire agencies. The position also conducts building fire inspections and prepares preplans and reports for fire and emergency response.

The role requires Kansas EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certification; at least five years of progressive fire service or EMS experience; and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Preferred qualifications include several firefighting, inspection, hazardous materials, rescue, and incident management credentials.

The Senior Level (Level 4) summary pay range is $59,950–$91,950. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Eligible employees joining the Kansas team may qualify for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years. Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing when policy criteria are met.

Requirements

• Kansas Certified EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
• At least 5 years of progressive fire service or EMS experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for the clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Firefighter I and II.
• Fire Inspector.
• HAZMAT technician.
• Technical Rescuer technician.
• ARFF.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and provide fire protection services to safeguard people, the environment, and property in accordance with company or government requirements.
• Respond to fire protection calls and conduct service checks for fire protection equipment.
• Plan and conduct inspections of fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, buildings, and related items.
• Respond to emergencies including hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, confined-space rescues, fires, and medical emergencies, and perform incident command roles.
• Inspect and test fire protection equipment, valves, hydrants, and fire suppression equipment.
• Issue permits for hot work, confined space, and excavation tasks for company and contract personnel.
• Ensure compliance with written policies and procedures across company operations.
• Interface with government agencies and local and state fire agencies.
• Conduct fire inspections of company offices and building projects and complete inspection reports.
• Complete building preplans for fire and emergency response and prepare preplanning reports.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability depends on eligibility factors.
• Eligible employees joining the Kansas team may qualify for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed