Fire Protection Engineer I II

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL) a Planned Systems International (PSI) company is hiring for a Fire Protection Engineer in Richland WA.

This position will support NavarroATL. NavarroATL is located in Richland WA and operates manages and maintains the 222S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. NavarroATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering Inc. (Oak Ridge TN) and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg MD).

Our Fire Protection Engineering group is seeking a dynamic Fire Protection Engineer with outstanding technical and problemsolving abilities and has interpersonal relationshipbuilding and excellent timemanagement skills. Our mission is to minimize the likelihood of occurrence of a firerelated event minimize the consequence of a firerelated event affecting the operating facility workers public environment and property and provide a level of safety protection consistent with the highly protected risk class of industrial risks. If you are an experienced Fire Protection Engineer who enjoys working with people being part of the solution and working in a challenging environment we want to talk to you.

The Fire Protection Engineer will support the Fire Protection Program Manager for all Fire Protection Program related matters.

• Under general supervision incorporate conventional engineering and scientific practices associated with the HLMI Fire Protection Program.
• Provides Fire Protection Engineering technical support to the overall organization and mission. Assists with implementation of the Fire Protection Program performs peer reviews assists the Hanford Fire Marsal with fire investigations assists in the resolution of fire system discrepancies/noncompliances and supports the preparation of exemptions/equivalency/deviation requests.
• Assures that fire hazards are controlled/mitigated that life safety is maintained and that facilities and operations are in compliance with DOE contract requirements NFPA codes and standards and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Supports new and remodel construction activities by reviewing and contributing to project specifications drawings and other associated project documents developing or contributing to fire system acceptance test procedures assisting with and witnessing fire protection related structures/systems/components post modification testing and ensuring fire protection equipment procurement is within compliance with DOE and statutory fire protection requirements standards and recommended practices.
• Reviews and approves fire protection system inspection testing and maintenance work packages to assure compliance with NFPA and manufacturer recommendation/specifications.
• Interfaces with the Hanford Fire Marshal (HFM) and when qualified as a Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) will function on the behalf of the HFM in performing DFM responsibilities as described in the Hanford Fire Marshals Charter.
• Disseminates fire protection information to management to keep them advised of changes special problem issues and/or new requirements related to the Fire Protection Program.
• Establishes and interprets fire protection policies codes standards requirements and maintains program procedures applicable to operations activities projects and facilities.
• Reviews and revises the Fire Hazard Analyses and writes/revises Fire Hazards Evaluations.
• Assists in requests for exemptions variances deviations or equivalency evaluations from fire protection standards and requirements.
• Performs fire protection facility assessments to determine compliance with applicable DOE Orders (DOEO420.1C) and prescribed standards and ensure any deficiencies are maintained in the deficiency tracking system until corrected.
• Performs comprehensive Fire Protection Program selfassessments.
• Attends training courses to maintain proficiency in the mandatory fire protection standards of the program.
• Assists with the fire protection overview of subcontractor activities and facilities.
• Provides technical assistance to DOE.

• BS in Fire Protection Engineering Engineering or related technical field with 710 years of relevant experience.
• 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 OR has a Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers OR is a Registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer.

• Current appointment as Hanford Deputy Fire Marshal.
• Experience supporting an operating chemical laboratory.
• At least 5 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.

Annual Salary Range (based on fulltime 40 hours per week)

Grade 18: $104175 $131425

Grade 19: $114475 $144325

Grade 20: $126025 $158875

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidates education training and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers fulltime benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer sponsored group medical dental vision shortterm and longterm disability life insurance AD&D coverage legal services identity theft and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pretax savings for qualified medical dental and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses certifications and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin citizenship status veteran status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing or by dialing.