Fire Inspector

Bath Iron Works Corp

Bath, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Construction, Continuous Improvement, Defibrillator, Fire Alarm, Fire Assessment, Fire Safety, Firefighting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Manufacturing, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Operations Guidelines, Organizational Skills, Project Execution, Reimbursement, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Bath, ME
POSTED
15 days ago

Job Description

Become a part of the BIW team and help keep our shipbuilders safe.

Safety Leadership:

  • The position is committed to service for all Bath Iron Works employees, providing inspection of safety systems on board ships under construction, in production facilities and in office spaces.

Project Execution:

  • Inspectors will be expected to make routine inspections and fire-safety assessments on board ships under construction and inside all BIW manufacturing buildings and office areas.
  • Inspection of AED's, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, as well as other tasks allowed with a CFI certification.
  • Ensure the safety of personnel and property, consistent with applicable company requirements and fire safety standards.
  • Maintain logs, reports, and other miscellaneous paperwork.
  • Assist with fire drills, sprinkler testing, and contractor support for maintenance.

Training and Development:

  • Attend trainings as directed by the Fire Chief.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

  • The successful candidate should be willing to work in an energetic, industrial inspector environment following the Incident Command Structure and the appropriate Standard Operational Guidelines.
  • Firefighters are organized in three platoons with 48 hours on and 96 hours off, 365 days a year.

Continuous Improvement:

  • The fire station includes a gym, kitchen, offices and training room.

Additional Perks:

  • Personal vehicle parking is available at the fire station.
  • Dollar for dollar company matching contributions up to 5% each year for retirement savings plan.
  • Monday-Friday schedule; 7 AM to 3:30 PM
  • 10 Floating holidays
  • Uniforms, boots and clothing provided.
  • $350 annual clothing allowance after 1 year of service; $200 footwear reimbursement
  • $250 annual (taxable) wellness benefit to help you stay healthy.

This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process

Required/Preferred Education/Training

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Maine or Pro-Board Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications are required.
  • NFPA Certified Fire Inspector 1 required within one year of hire.
  • Ability to obtain a secret security clearance required within one year of hire.

Required/Preferred Experience

  • Previous interior firefighting and fire service experience is preferred.

  • Confined Space Rescue experience preferred.

  • Technical Rope Rescue experience preferred.

Unique/Additional Requirements:

  • Must meet minimal medical requirements for Firefighter candidates as detailed in Chapter 6, Medical Evaluation of Candidates, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupation Medical Program for Fire Departments.
  • Physical job requirements: ability to ascend 5-7 continuous flights of stairs while carrying high-rise kits and other firefighting related equipment.
  • Applicants are required to provide a resume, certifications (FFI/II, CFI, etc.), and list of references with their application.

About the Company

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Bath Iron Works Corp

Shipbuilding has been a way of life along the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine, since 1762, when the sailing ship Earl of Bute was launched on the site of present day Bath. The Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, located on the west bank of the Kennebec, just south of downtown Bath, is the namesake of an iron foundry established in 1826.

Brevet General Thomas W. Hyde, US Army (Ret) took over the foundry in 1865, following service with the 20th Maine Regiment during the Civil War. Nearly two decades later, he incorporated his diversified marine business interests as Bath Iron Works, Limited in 1884, before expanding into shipbuilding with the acquisition of the Goss Marine Iron Works in 1888.The first BIW-built vessel was a coastal passenger ship named Cottage City built for the Maine Steamship Co. Since the completion of Hull #1 in 1890, BIW has been awarded more than 425 shipbuilding contracts, including 245 military ships (mostly destroyers and frigates for the US Navy) and over 160 private yachts and commercial vessels. BIW became a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics in September 1995.

In terms of modern US Navy surface combatant programs -- ones where BIW ships are still in service -- the Lead Ship construction contract for the Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7) Class of guided missile frigates was awarded to BIW in 1973, and 24 of these surface combatants were delivered over the next 15 years.

In 1982, the Navy selected BIW as second-source shipbuilder for the Ticonderoga (CG 47) Class of AEGIS guided missile cruisers. The company went on to win contracts for eight of these warships, delivering the final one in 1993. In 1985 BIW won the competition for detail design and construction of USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) , the Lead Ship for the Navy's newest, most capable class of AEGIS guided missile destroyers. BIW has delivered the lead ship and 30 follow ships, with delivery of the final follow ship under the most recent contract expected in 2011. The US Navy has announced that it will acquire further Arleigh Burke class vessels during the next decade.

Under General Dynamics' ownership, BIW solidified its industry leadership position by teaming with the City of Bath and the State of Maine to support a long-term capital investment plan. With the first phase of modernization completed in 2001, BIW began building ships in its new state-of-the-art facility. These improvements ($320 million so far) enable the company to offer unprecedented productivity, quality and affordability to our customer. Further applications of lean manufacturing techniques and advanced modular construction are planned, and the yard has switched to 3D computer-aided design for its latest ships. BIW is building the first of the DDG 1000 class of destroyers, Zumwalt, using these advanced technologies.

BIW is a yard with a history, and a bright future. Throughout Navy circles - and especially with their current and former crews - it's generally recognized that 'Bath Built Is Best Built' a phrase first heard in the early 1900s, and every bit as true today as when it was first said.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1826
WEBSITE
https://www.gdbiw.com/