Fire Protection Engineer
Title Fire Protection Engineer
Position Number 34760
Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State Richland, WA
Posted 06/09/2021
Closes 06/23/2021
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE FIRE PROTECTION TEAM!
At CPCCo, located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
Our Fire Protection team is seeking a dynamic, entry-level Fire Protection Engineer who has outstanding technical abilities and excellent time management skills. Our mission is to minimize the likelihood of occurrence of a fire-related event, minimize the consequence of a fire-related event affecting the workers, public, environment, and property, and prove a level of safety protection consistent with the "highly protected risk" class of industrial risks. If you are an Engineering professional who enjoys problem solving and working with a variety of people in a challenging environment, we want to talk to you.
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
A day in the life of a Fire Protection Engineer may involve:
* Assuring that fire hazards are controlled/mitigated, that life safety is maintained, and that facilities and operations are in compliance with DOE contract requirements, NFPA codes and standards, and other applicable statutory requirements.
* Providing fire hazards analysis, facility fire assessments, design and work document reviews, and oversight of operations to help assure fire safety.
* Achieving and maintaining qualification in accordance with the CPCCo Company Fire Protection Engineer Qualification Program.
* Interfacing with the Hanford Fire Marshal (HFM) and, if qualified as a Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM), function on the behalf of the HFM in performing DFM responsibilities as authorized.
* Working closely with project nuclear safety staff to maintain the fire hazards analyses for the projects and to support maintenance of the documented safety analyses.
* Performing work in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelors of Science degree in Fire Protection, Engineering or a related technical field OR professional Engineering (PE) License.
* US Citizen.
Desired Qualifications
* Knowledge and experience working with Fire Protection Codes and Standards.
* Previous experience working in industrial, construction, or demolition fields.
* Knowledge and experience working with Fire Protection Codes and Standards.
* Previous experience working in industrial, construction, or demolition fields.
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
* A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
* A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
* An excellent benefits package, effective day one of hire, which includes a generous 401K Savings Plan, Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Holiday/Vacation Pay, and more!
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No