Fire Protection Specialist
7 days ago
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is a leading provider of innovative nuclear energy solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join our team in Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada.
Job SummaryThe Fire Protection Specialist will be responsible for applying fire protection engineering principles to advise and assist clients and internal workgroups in preparing designs and evaluations of systems, products, and procedures for the purpose of safeguarding life and property against damage caused by fires, explosions, and related hazards.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in the design of fire detection, fire suppression, and emergency signaling systems equipment and procedures in accordance with all applicable governing Codes and Standards and industry best practices.
- Assist in the development of performance-based design analyses utilizing fire protection engineering principles, Code analyses, consultation with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, computer-based fire modeling, egress calculations, and other available resources as necessary to suit the specific requirements of each application.
- Assist in the creation of fire detection and emergency signaling system design and layout plans, schematics, equipment specifications, supporting design calculations, system narratives, and construction specifications.
- Assist in the creation of fire suppression system design criteria, specifications, and layouts, preliminary hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection specifications, and fire detection system integration.
- Assist in 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 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, including but not limited to information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
- Assist 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 in the provision of engineering review of shop drawings, construction oversight, and inspection, field surveys, and systems acceptance testing for all life safety systems, including but not limited to fire detection, emergency signaling, and fire suppression systems.
- Attend and participate in project meetings for the purposes of providing progress oversight, coordinating prioritization of work as it relates to other areas of construction, and providing recommendations for resolution of issues encountered by construction trades during implementation of life safety system designs.
- Complete field evaluation of existing building and life safety system conditions through code compliance, life safety, and fire hazards analysis surveys.
- Assist with the development of hazardous materials assessments for storage, process manufacturing, and laboratory facilities.
- Creation of technical reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, including identified compliance issues, applicable revisions to governing Codes or Standards, remedial work required to address deficiencies, and identified gaps in facility procedures and practices.
- Assist with the development and delivery of training materials related to fire protection and life safety for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Completion of periodic skills refreshment and enhancement through professional literature, conference attendance, and participation in professional training.
- Provision of technical and interpretative guidance on the requirements of related Codes and Standards and the federal, provincial/state, and municipal level for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provision of system-specific technical support for fire protection systems to site construction, operations, and maintenance personnel.
- Provision of periodic after-hours or on-call engineering services in the event of an emergency.
- College diploma or degree in Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- None required. New graduates are welcome to apply.
- We will also consider applicants having not more than 3 years of experience in one of the following areas: fire protection engineering or a related field, fire protection systems or equipment manufacturing, fire protection equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Certification as an Engineer-in-Training, or in-progress accreditation by a nationally-recognized technical governing body (OACETT, NICET, etc.) is beneficial, but not mandatory.
- The successful candidate must be able and willing to submit for and maintain federal and facility-specific security clearance(s).
- Fire protection engineers have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They must provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients, having great interpersonal skills, strong oral communication skills, and above-average written communications with an emphasis on their ability to clarify the requirements of applicable Codes and Standards. A successful candidate must be able to work effectively with a team as well as displaying passion and optimism.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A comprehensive employee assistance program.
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