What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at UDR Consulting?
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for aFire Protection Engineeropportunity inCarlsbad, NM to supporttheDOE's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Project.
Per diem is available for those who qualify.
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.
Job Description:
Duties may include: provide continuity in experienced expertise personnel to provide guidance and oversight to the current Fire Protection Engineering and support staff, assisting in troubleshooting existing impairments, system tests and walkdown/inspections, development of Fire Protection Engineer/Cognizant System Engineer training/qualification processes and evaluation and improvement of current facility and system conditions. Evaluation of current test, inspection and maintenance practices including compliance with NFPA codes, DOE requirements and any addition regulatory requirements and development of new or revise procedures, and development of model work orders and practices to expedite repairs and enhance system operability/availability. Scope will also include assisting in troubleshooting existing impairments, system tests and walk down/inspections.
Qualifications:
- Preferred 10 years of Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or other large industrial complex experience Fire Protection Program experience.
- Candidates with less than 10 years of Fire Protection Engineeringexperiencewill be considered.
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certification is a plus.
Education requirements: Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in fire science engineering or fire protection technologies. On a case-by-case basis, the NWP Engineering Manager may accept a Subcontractor based on experience in lieu of the education requirements. On a case-by-case basis, the NWP Engineering Manager may accept a Subcontractor based on experience in lieu of the education requirements.
Specialty areas include:
- Fire Suppression Systems (suppression, detection and water supply)
- Evaluation of existing fire protection program elements
- Evaluation of staff qualification and training for adequacy and recommendations,
- Troubleshooting existing impairments,
- System tests and walkdown/inspections,
- Development of Fire Protection Engineer/Cognizant System Engineer training/qualification processes
G. Evaluation and improvement of current facility and system conditions
Knowledge shall include an understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts and microcomputer applications; ability to deliver oral presentations to convey technical findings and recommendations; ability to write clear, concise, and organized memos and reports.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.