Fire Protection Engineer 1

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Overview

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University, as part of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR), supports and advances the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic.

The Stanford University Fire Marshal's Office (SUFMO) is part of Stanford University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and provides comprehensive services to the Stanford community encompassing all aspects of Fire Safety. All SUFMO staff are dedicated to supporting the academic, research, clinical and public service missions of the University. By providing fire protection / safety engineering, education, maintenance, and prevention & inspection services, we allow the Stanford community to pursue their goals in a safe environment.

Position

The SUFMO group is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer who, under general direction, will utilize expert knowledge and experience to provide plan review, code consultation, and inspections throughout the university's capital projects delivery process. If you see yourself as part of the team that identifies fire safety deficiencies to prevent injury, property damage, fire or explosion using your expert knowledge of appropriate Federal, State and local regulatory compliance requirements for the Stanford campus, then this may be the career opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Examine, review, and comment on plans to ensure compliance with the applicable fire, building, and any other applicable technical codes, standards, laws and regulations, and for life safety issues, especially those that involve fire protection systems, access, egress, general storage, special occupancies and hazards, and the storage and use of hazardous materials.
• Evaluate fire protection systems to ensure coordination into a comprehensive fire and life safety strategy.
• Consult with other staff, EH&S staff, project managers, construction personnel, and governmental agency staff to ensure fire and life safety systems are appropriately installed and functional.
• Prepare fire hazard analyses, including lowest explosive level (LEL) calculations, and reports required by the California Building Code.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies as appropriate to arrive at a reasonable accommodation of the code.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

80dB TWA, allergens / biohazards / chemicals / asbestos, or heavy metals.

Work Standards

Why Stanford is for You

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States

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