Fire Protection Intern

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Westinghouse Electric Company Full time

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day. We continuously work towards providing cutting-edge products and services that are not only needed for today, but for our tomorrow.

Focused on our customers’ success, Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals.

Fueled by a team of more than 200 experts in 6 offices across Canada, we have been advancing the art and science of nuclear power plant design and operations for more than 60 years. When it comes to operating nuclear power plants, utilities need a partner that understands what it takes to maximize safety, performance, and longevity. Westinghouse is the proven choice for end-to-end services and technologies from fuel manufacturing through to decommissioning and waste management.

**Fire Protection Intern - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada **(INTERNSHIP Spring 2024)**
- Nuclear and Non-nuclear
- Facility Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Design (new construction/retrofit)
- Fire Hazard Analysis
- Code Compliance Reviews Fire and Building Code Consulting at Nuclear Power Generating Facilities, Nuclear Laboratories

**Your Key Responsibilities/Qualifications**
- Assist in Human Behavior & Evacuation principles.
- Assist in Performance-Based Design (PBD) principles of using a PBD approach for fire safety design.
- Assist in Fire Protection Analysis principles of technical analysis related to fire safety design.
- Assist in Computational Modeling.
- Assist with the basic principles of risk management and probabilistic analysis.
- Understanding of design of fire detection and emergency signaling systems equipment and procedures in accordance with all applicable governing Codes and Standards and industry best practices.
- An understanding of the creation of fire detection and emergency signaling system design and layout plans, schematics, equipment specifications, supporting design calculations, system narratives, and construction specifications.
- An understanding of the creation of special hazard fire protection designs, including but not limited to aspirating and beam-type smoke detection, video imaging detection, flame detection, suppression system monitoring and control and smoke control system integration.
- Assist and support in the creation of integration designs between life safety and building services systems as required to comply with all applicable Codes, Standards and system operating objectives,
- Assist and support in the creation of detailed installation and commissioning work plans identifying acceptable installation methodologies, sequences, post-installation testing and commissioning and other associated critical installation parameters based on the system design documentation and applicable Codes and Standards. Assist and support in the provision of engineering review of shop drawings, construction oversight and inspection, field surveys and systems acceptance testing for life safety systems, including but not limited to fire detection and emergency signaling system

**Who you are**:
Working towards a college diploma or degree in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or equivalent.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

**Why Westinghouse?**

You will also have the opportunity to take part in the Westinghouse Culture and as an intern take part in specific events such as:

- **Virtual Kick Off Event**: which is an opportunity for you to meet your peers and will feature a keynote address by a member of the Westinghouse executive leadership team.
- **Networking Events**: During your time with Westinghouse, you will have access to numerous virtual networking and team building opportunities that will assist you in developing and cultivating superior interpersonal skills, and long-lasting relationship.
- **Virtual Coffee Breaks with Executives**: You will have access to numerous weekly virtual coffee breaks with the Westinghouse Executives. These weekly sessions will be centered around an assortment of topics where you are encouraged to ask questions and gain insight.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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