SR FIRE PROTECTION and LOSS CONTROL SPECIALIST - OpenSR FIRE PROTECTION & LOSS CONTROL SPECIALIST - Open
Req ID 3431
Job Category Health and Safety
Last Day to Apply
Salary Range 99,168 - 123,816
Employment Type Regular
Eligible List Yes
Selection Process Application review and interview
Employment Application Disclosures
Purpose
To provide fire protection system engineering design expertise and project coordination in support of major generation plant construction and District facilities modifications. To also provide fire systems loss control support for generation units and related equipment for the protection life and District assets and to ensure reliable unit operations, meet District and all legal standards and guidelines, and to support the District's strategic financial and power generation objectives.
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified candidates are recruited. This announcement may close without advance notice any date after February 2, 2012 (the tenth working day from the date the position was posted). Therefore, for immediate consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Essential Functions
1) Develops and implements fire system design criteria for generation and distribution facilities; supervising and approving drafting of designs and modifications; preparing bid proposals; evaluating vendor bids; administering contracts; and supervising, testing and accepting construction work programs and procedures for controlling potential losses from fire by reviewing best practices and trends in fire control program design; conducting and coordinating fire protection consultant audits; assessing District compliance with applicable fire codes; identifying fire hazards, risks and deficiencies; recommending modifications in fire protection measures or procedures; coordinating inspections with local fire agencies; and incorporating approved changes into existing fire control programs.
2) Provides required engineering data, designs and specifications for procurement, contract award, planning and installation phases of generation plant modification projects by preparing fire systems engineering bid packages for new and replacement equipment with detailed specifications; coordinating with District purchasing and vendor representatives to clarify material, equipment and quantity/pricing details; developing plans for installation of project equipment by outside contractors or maintenance personnel; and coordinate project work with scheduling/dispatch to minimize the impact of installation and testing procedures on existing unit or power systems.
3) Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors, guides, reviews and conducts work activities associated with department/internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedule as outlined in the project plan/contract.
4) Builds and maintains positive internal work relationships and coordinates the Risk Management department's need for major fire systems modifications and equipment replacement by interacting with the District's Distribution Services, Power Generation and Facilities Engineering groups; providing contact administration and construction coordination on modifications, new construction and installations designed by the Risk Management department; and developing and coordinating system maintenance and testing plans with maintenance staff.
5) Participates in the resolution of fire-related accidents or fire protection system failures by investigating accidents and system failures; identifying causal factors; preparing recommendations to mitigate the causal factors; and reporting to management on findings and recommendations.
6) Serves as a fire control resource to District personnel by developing, conducting and/or coordinating personnel training programs in fire prevention, protection, life safety, detection and suppression for Emergency Response Teams and other personnel; reviewing and coordinating consultants' review of engineering designs and modifications to fire protection systems; maintaining the District library of fire protection codes and regulations; maintaining professional competency and certification to conduct first aid and fire training classes; developing and maintaining professional competency and certification to conduct fire aid and fire training classes; developing and implementing fire evacuation plans; participating in and evaluating the effectiveness of fire drills; and maintaining tracking systems for loss control and related equipment.
7) Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in fire systems engineering at generating and distribution facilities with responsibility for planning and directing fire system maintenance, design and analysis, solving operating problems, writing technical specifications and preparing bid packages for planned design, assessing contractor bid submittals, writing technical, analytical reports and working with outside regulatory agencies.
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university majoring in fire protection engineering or related field.
Knowledge of: Safety policies, practices and procedures; principles, procedures and practices related to fire system design, construction, operation and protection; principles, procedures and practices related to fire protection engineering including fire system analysis, equipment design, water flow calculations, sprinkler head placement and fire panel designs; applicable industry standards such as NFPA, UBC, ANSI, and IEEE; federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing manufacturing and safety; familiar with California Incident Command System (ICS); principles, procedures and practices related to fire system analysis; principles, procedures and practices related to engineering economic analysis; basic fire investigation practices; techniques and concepts related to teamwork; techniques for exercising leadership and authority; concepts for cost control and project scheduling; performance management techniques related to Project Management; principles and practices for contract management; techniques and practices for problem research and resolution; procedures and practices for overseeing contractor's/consultant's work activities; and, procedures and practices for project budget management.
Skill to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally; identify, analyze, and evaluate fire hazards and risks; perform hydraulic water flow calculations of both gaseous and water fire suppression systems; interpret fire codes and other associated life safety or building codes in the design of fire protection systems; conduct performance and acceptance testing on fire protection systems including electrical system vaults; negotiate with outside agencies such as building departments and fire marshal offices, in the interpretation of building codes; maintain computer databases for collection, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data; analyze situations, documents and data for conformance to established policy and procedures; interpret, analyze and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements; follow and ensure that others follow safety policies, practices and procedures; read and interpret fire protection system plans, diagrams and specifications; schedule and prioritize own work assignments to meet expected timeframes; and serve as reference person for other employees.
License/Certifications
Professional Fire Protection Engineer License, California certified. Valid California Driver s License.
Desirable Qualifications
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