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Fire Protection Engineer

Requisition ID:  277634

  • Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Richland, WA
  • Salary Range:  $105,060 - $182,670 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Located in sunny Eastern Washington state, the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) is nestled between the beautiful Columbia and Yakima Rivers on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The WTP Project will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which are byproducts of plutonium production processing during World War II and the Cold War era.

The WTP Project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technologically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres with four major nuclear treatment facilities; Pretreatment (PTF), Low-Activity Waste (LAW) Vitrification, High-Level Waste (HLW) Vitrification and the Analytical Laboratory (Lab).

The Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) is a limited liability corporation created by Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) and Amentum. WTCC is subcontracted to the WTP Prime Contractor (BNI) to complete construction, turnover, startup, and commissioning activities for the WTP project.

This position is located at the WTP Site, approximately 22 miles north of Richland, WA and works a 4x10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Although unlikely, on occasion the FPC may be required to work off shift to support the WTP Project during emergent conditions.

 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will integrate safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to reduce the potential for adverse impacts. You will perform risk assessments, provide input on bid decisions, lead meetings and communications, and track and monitor performance trends. Your recommendations will contribute to enhanced quality of safety procedures and work processes. 

The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) fulfills a key role in the development and administration of the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) within the Direct Feed LAW (DFLAW) Operating Island. 

The FPE reports to the Safety and Health (S&H) Fire Protection Manager (FPM) and has the primary responsibility of implementing the FPP in assigned facilities. With the goal of reducing fire- and life-safety risks, the FPE will also be responsible for assisting the FPM in the development, implementation, and maintenance of fire protection requirements applicable to safety & health during construction, startup, commissioning, maintenance, engineering, and operational phases of the WTP Project. 

This position is a Technical Support Position for Category 3 Nonreactor Nuclear Facility as defined in DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, Qualification, and Certification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.#LI-EH1

 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Implements the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) and represents the FPM in assigned facilities through implementation coordination, facility inspections, and audits 
  • Develops, reviews, and implements FPP documents  
  • Identifies gaps and implements improvements in the FPP
  • Recommends, reviews, coordinates, and approves compensatory measures for Fire Protection Systems (FPS) and Life Safety Systems (LSS) impairments in accordance with the Impairments Procedure
  • Performs facility FP Audits and Inspections
  • Performs FPP Self-Assessments
  • Develops and maintains a working understanding of FPP requirements and their associated implementing mechanisms for compliance
  • Identifies, records, and reports FPP noncompliance and deficient conditions
  • Maintains a functional understanding of the assigned Facility Fire Hazards Analysis (FHA)
  • Maintains a functional understanding of the inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire detection and alarm systems 
  • Maintains a functional understanding of FPS & LSS
  • Maintains a functional understanding of the Documented Safety Analysis
  • Performs FP verifications and compliance oversight of Hot Work Permits and Areas
  • Performs Technical Safety Requirement inspections for assigned facilities
  • Supports cross-training of fire protection staff to improve proficiency of the FPP
  • Reviews FPS work planning documents to assure necessary fire protection controls are included in FPS / LSS work activities
  • Possesses and maintains a functional understanding of ITM for fire sprinkler systems and fire detection and alarm systems
  • Supports the NFPA-72 Qualified Person performing ITM oversight of fire alarm and signaling systems
  • Reviews and provides input to Hanford Fire Department (HFD) Pre-Fire Plans
  • Supports HFD familiarization tours
  • Supports the Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

 Level 1

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

 Level 2

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Fire Protection Professional capable of office and field work within the category of Exposed Field Non-Manual (EFNM)
  • Able to perform desk/office work, including writing, computer workstation processes using typical MS Office applications and telephone operation
  • A demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and incorporate FPP requirements into project implementing documents
  • A demonstrated ability to develop and make oral reports and/or presentations during planning meetings and training sessions
  • A demonstrated ability to provide oversight of field activities through inspections, FPS & LSS ITM and operations, which will require walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment
  • Able to load, transport, and unload fire protection tools and supplies specific to an activity, not to exceed 15 lbs.
  • Possesses a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

 

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
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