Fire Protection Engineer - Career
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.
Responsibilities
- Implement the CPCCo Fire Protection Program (FPP) through inspections, assessments, design and technical document reviews, and effective communication of fire protection controls and objectives to project personnel.
- Develop, review, maintain, and implement fire protection documents such as Fire Hazards Analysis and Facility Fire Protection Assessments.
- Run the CPCCo FPP by performing programmatic assessments, identifying and implementing improvements, and periodic procedure reviews.
- Process requests for exemptions, variances, deviations, or equivalency evaluations from fire protection standards and requirements.
- Support CPCCo safety culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect workers, property, the public, and the environment.
- Provide fire protection system maintenance oversight and reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
- Career Level Grade 19: 8 or more years of relevant experience.
- Career Level Grade 20: 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- Career Level Grade 21: 12 or more years of relevant experience.
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, and impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with International Building Code, NFPA, Federal and state occupational safety and health requirements that impact facility safety and equipment design.
- Meets the qualifications for Professional Member Grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, has a Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, or is a Registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer.
- Proven strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication and time-management skills.
- Current appointment as Hanford Deputy Fire Marshal, or similar AHJ experience.
- 2 years' experience performing Fire Protection Engineering duties at any DOE Complex, DOE National Laboratory, or commercial nuclear power plant.
- Understanding of and demonstrated previous application of DOE Orders/Standards.
- 1 year's relevant nuclear experience.
Pay
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
- Career Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650.
- Career Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450.
- Career Level Grade 21: $126,200 - $202,000.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Casual-dress work environment.
- Standard 4-10's work schedule (four 10-hour days per week).