Serve as the fire protection technical expert, providing consultation on system design, design bases, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines. Apply knowledge, experience and understanding of theories, principles and practical concepts related to mechanical engineering. Provide specialized engineering technical support and design of fire suppression, controls, alarm systems, pumps, and other mechanical systems. Provide specialized fire protection technical support; evaluations and verification/certification of fire protection systems.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Fire protection systems: Proficient in design of Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and above ground distribution piping and associated appurtenances. Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems. Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.
Building and life safety requirements: Building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems.
Cost Control: Assist in managing costs as measured by Monthly Management Reports Analysis of cost deviations and root causes; initiation of cost efficiencies; identification of inefficiencies and recommendations to correct; analyze budget trends; develop and recommend budget requirements.
Safety: Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assure compliance with all company safety, health, and security programs and practices. Provide management and leadership timely and thorough reporting of all incidents to ensure all incidents are investigated properly. Take personal responsibility and ownership for safety, including bringing the attitude that “I am individually responsible for safety” to the job each and every day.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant like new condition.
Iii. Qualifications
No experience required but prefer 3+ years of technical experience in the design and installation of fire protection systems
Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs and knowledge of NFPA codes and standards
Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related Engineering field.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Plastics Manufacturing
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