Engineer, Facilities Fire Protection (ATA)

Overview

Position Summary : My client is seeking a Facilities Fire Protection Engineer who is responsible for supporting Design and Construction as well as leading the Operations and Maintenance team to ensure that our Fire Alarm (FAS) and Fire Protection systems (FPS) as well as our Hazardous Gas Monitoring Systems (HGMS) are always available and meet code. You will work with both internal and external teams to define, design, detail and document the various documents that protect our facilities and employees. This will include development of testing and maintenance procedures to meet NFPA, AHJ and Insurance carrier expectations. You need the ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations related to fire protection for building management. Additionally, you must be capable of maintaining and repairing fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the schedule to ensure that the fire protection aspects of the entire construction project are proceeding on an appropriate timeline.
• Ensure fire protection work is being carried out correctly in accordance with all regulations.
• Establish maintenance plans for the fire protection facilities of the operational buildings, manage and operate fire prevention systems, and plan and conduct fire drills to prepare for fires.
• Provide guidance and support for new manufacturing designs or ongoing retrofits to ensure the factory, office and support buildings remain within code.
• Work with third party design vendors to review concept designs and designs in progress to ensure they meet established design standards, local code requirements, and any other requirements of the AHJ.
• Commission and operate fire protection system equipment.
• Create and manage manuals for fire protection systems.
• Operate, manage, and maintain fire prevention systems, and identify and resolve causes of malfunctions and errors.
• Develop and conduct inspection plans for fire prevention systems.
• Interpret drawings and verify proper construction status.
• Develop and conduct fire drill plans.
• Contributes recommendations and suggestions for work method improvements, safety, materials, and tools.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Location

This position will be based at the Arizona Tempe and Peoria sites during the Construction phase and will transition to Peoria for management during the Factory Operation phase.

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