Fire Protection Engineer - Level 2

Standard Job Description

Position Summary

Perform assigned fire‑prevention inspections and related duties to protect company and customer assets from fire and other hazards. Maintain current knowledge of fire‑insurance carrier procedures and requirements, and promote fire‑safety awareness through education, demonstrations, and clear emergency‑response protocols. This role is essential to maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring that Lockheed Martin Aeronautics‑Greenville facilities meet the highest fire‑prevention and protection standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect & Enforce

• Conduct routine and spot inspections of all Lockheed Martin Aeronautics‑Greenville facilities for compliance with fire, life‑safety, OSHA, and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) codes.

• Enforce company policies and applicable codes, correcting violations promptly.

• Audit Support

• Facilitate audits for local authorities, insurance underwriters, and DCMA representatives as needed.

• Egress & Access

• Verify proper maintenance and operation of exits, exit doors, fire escapes, and ensure all egress routes are free of obstructions.

• Review storage practices; correct conditions where material placement exceeds fire‑code limits or impedes firefighting equipment, exits, fire doors, or sprinklers.

• Flammable‑Liquid Management

• Inspect flammable‑liquid storage to confirm quantities, containers, and locations meet safety standards.

• Ensure quick‑burning combustibles (e.g., lumber, cardboard, paper, packing material) are stored within prescribed limits.

• Identify chemical hazards and verify required safeguards are applied.

• Record‑Keeping

• Maintain accurate logs of inspections, fire‑protection equipment, and identified hazards for each building.

• Contract Oversight

• Supervise contracted fire‑prevention services to ensure performance aligns with standards.

• Agency Coordination

• Accompany external inspectors during site visits.

• Fire‑Extinguisher Program

• Administer the fire‑extinguisher program in accordance with NFPA 10.

• Manage training, documentation, and placement of extinguishers for all required personnel.

• Evacuation Drills

• Plan, coordinate, and execute evacuation drills per applicable standards.

• Maintain up‑to‑date facility evacuation maps and designate assembly areas.

• Safety Advisement

• Provide guidance on safety methods, company rules, and relevant building‑inspection codes, drawing on the National Board of Fire Underwriters and NFPA standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Experienced Fire Prevention/Fire Protection Professional
• 3 yrs or more experience in building fire code enforcement
• Working knowledge of fire‑insurance carrier procedures, NFPA codes, OSHA regulations, and local fire codes.
• Strong analytical and observational abilities to identify hazards and enforce compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering fire‑safety education and coordinating with internal teams and external agencies
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage training programs.

Desired Skills

IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Inspector 1 or State of South Carolina equivalent

IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Instructor 1 or State of South Carolina equivalent

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $59900.00 - $111300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.