Fire Protection Specialist
2 weeks ago
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is a leading supplier of custom equipment, process systems, and engineering consultant services for the Nuclear industry in Canada. We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join our innovative team, supporting our mission to provide clean energy solutions.
Job SummaryThe Fire Protection Specialist will apply their expertise and knowledge of fire protection engineering principles to advise and assist clients and internal workgroups in preparing designs and evaluations of systems, products, and procedures for 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 governing Codes and Standards and industry best practices.
- Develop 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.
- Create 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.
- Develop special hazard fire protection designs, including 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 governing Codes, Standards, and system operating objectives.
- Develop detailed installation and commissioning work plans identifying acceptable installation methodologies, sequences, post-installation testing, and commissioning.
- Provide engineering review of shop drawings, construction oversight, and inspection, field surveys, and systems acceptance testing for all life safety systems.
- Attend project meetings to provide progress oversight, coordinate prioritization of work, and provide recommendations for issue resolution.
- Complete field evaluations of existing building and life safety system conditions through code compliance, life safety, and fire hazards analysis surveys.
- Develop hazardous materials assessments for storage, process manufacturing, and laboratory facilities.
- Create technical reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, including identified compliance issues, applicable revisions to governing Codes or Standards, remedial work required, and identified gaps in facility procedures and practices.
- Develop and deliver training materials related to fire protection and life safety for internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete periodic skills refreshment and enhancement through professional literature, conference attendance, and participation in professional training.
- Provide technical and interpretative guidance on the requirements of related Codes and Standards and federal, provincial/state, and municipal level for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide system-specific technical support for fire protection systems to site construction, operations, and maintenance personnel.
- Provide 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.
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams, and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates us from our competition. You will be working closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada, the following are representative of what we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal, and Holidays
- We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
- We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral and Recognition Program
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