Fire Protection Technician

About the role

The Fire Protection Technician coordinates all fire and emergency activities for the assigned site / plant and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and maintain a simple but effective fire safety program that meets regulated standards.
• Communicate with Facility Management on fire safety issues.
• Communicate with all appropriate regulatory agencies involved with fire protection issues including but not limited to state, county and city officials.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations concerning fire safety.
• Advise facility management if plant systems or programs approach non-compliance and assist in developing action plan to address issues.
• Maintain all required inspection, maintenance, and testing documentation for fire protection systems as required by law, insurance companies, and corporate loss prevention.
• Respond to alarms and direct activities of Kronospan associates at the scene of fire emergencies.
• Establish SOPs for all issures related to fire suppression, fire prevention and fire fighting.
• Cookordination training and walk-throughs with city fire fighters.
• Plan and implement fire and EMS programs in coordination with city officials and plant management.
• Interpret and advise management concerning fire prevention standards, codes, and programs.
• Conduct fire safety inspection of all new equipment prior to commissioning.
• Conduct and/or Coordinate all mandatory fire system testing.
• Work closely with maintenance staff to ensure any safety hazards are corrected.
• Make necessary repairs to mechanical and electrical fire suppression systems.
• Coordinate with maintenance and purchasing departments to ensure equipment is maintained and necessary parts and supplies are on hand.
• Recommend purchases of necessary fire related equipment.
• Participate in shutdown planning meetings relative to fire issues.

Requirements

• 3-5 years fire prevention experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Associate’s Degree in a safety or fire fighting discipline or high school degree with equivalent experience in a maintenance or fire system position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Self management skills with a proactive attitude.
• Mechanical and electrical skills.
• Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and EMS principles, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of first-aid and resuscitation techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and standards related to fire suppression systems.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and PDM specifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years fire prevention experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Associate’s Degree in a safety or fire fighting discipline or high school degree with equivalent experience in a maintenance or fire system position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Self management skills with a proactive attitude.
• Mechanical and electrical skills.
• Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and EMS principles, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of first-aid and resuscitation techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and standards related to fire suppression systems.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and PDM specifications.

Skills

• Fire Prevention Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Safety and Fire Fighting Discipline Education
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Self Management Skills
• Mechanical and Electrical Skills
• Fire Suppression and Prevention Knowledge
• First-Aid and Resuscitation Techniques
• Laws, Ordinances, and Standards Knowledge
• Policies, Procedures, and PDM Specifications Development

Benefits

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans.
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family.
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days.
• "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy.
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools.

What To Send Our Way

A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.