wilmington, DE30+ days ago
Key Responsibilities:Develop fire protection strategies for protecting company facilities involved in manufacturing, warehousing/storage, R&D, and office activitiesSpecify/prepare fire safety systems and equipment design including fire detection, alarm, and fire suppression system, fire pump and water flow, smoke control, emergency lighting, communication, and egress systemsEvaluate the performance of existing fire protection systems to verify that they are suitable for the hazards they protectProvide fire protection system inspection and testing oversight including pumps, fire water storage and distribution systems, alarms, and suppression systemsPerform fire hazard and risk analysis including hazardous area determinationsLead and/or participate in facility fire safety and emergency preparedness auditsInterpret technical guidance from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code and provide practical interpretations to engineers, contractors and building ownersPrepare and write technical reportsPlan and perform commissioning tests on fire protection systems as neededAssist in project process hazard analysis and safety reviewsDeliver/assist with training and presentationsAssist with on-site construction quality reviews, site observation, and system testingAssist with the development of emergency response plans and proceduresAct as liaison with code enforcement officialsConduct fire cause investigations including root cause failure analysisSupport development and implementation of electrical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash Protection, PPE requirements, and associated trainingAssist sites in preparing emergency response plansAssist in developing site pre-plansProvide guidance on onsite emergency response teams organizational structure, training needs, minimum staffing requirements and duties of team members. Prior fire-fighting experience or emergency response and leadership experience/capabilitiesIdeally, a candidate will also have the following:Professional certification in Fire or Electrical disciplines preferredExperience with fire system modeling and design software preferredExperience in reading engineering design drawings (P&ID, PFD, instrument diagrams, etc.)Experience in producing technical reportsKnowledge of fire safety management systems for safeguarding facilities and processesKnowledge of fire safety codes OSHA and NFPA 70E, knowledge of electrical safety code IEEE 1342 is a plus)Experience defining Arc Flash Protection, and PPE requirements (preferred)Knowledge of general construction methods, practices, and terminologyProficiency in conducting audits, accident investigations, and root cause analysis.