Principal Health & Safety Fire Protection Engineer

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA) form Bridgestone West, a strategic region serving needs across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Japan. Job Category Legal, Compliance & Audit Position Summary General Environmental Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment. Responsibilities include developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, maintaining accident and investigation processes, delivering training, ensuring compliance, and maintaining community relationships. Responsibilities Develop company fire protection specifications for manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. Participate in the company’s Disaster Prevention Governance Committee and act as fire protection subject matter expert. Review third-party lost control inspection reports and assist locations with recommendations. Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and extinguishing devices. Inspect locations or new building designs for fire protection system requirements. Advise architects, builders, and construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and code compliance. Prepare and write reports detailing fire prevention and protection issues. Assist in fire investigations and determine root cause. Direct purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems. Consult with authorities, represent the company with local jurisdictional matters. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to fire prevention. Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection. Evaluate fire department performance and related laws and regulations. Build a Center of Excellence providing support to businesses. Support the validation process of machines and working environments from disaster prevention and machine safety perspective. Collaborate with central Engineering subject matter experts on machine/process matters. Consolidate outstanding risks, track mitigation plans, develop KPI’s. Perform disaster prevention and machine safety audits across businesses. Support external bodies for periodical assessment and improvement plans. Perform feasibility studies for new technology risk assessment and mitigation plans. Define and promote education programs across businesses. Monitor standards and regulations evolution and reflect changes. Cooperate with Central Engineering to update management system and technical documents. Participate in global teams collaboration on pertinent streams. Maintain subject matter expertise on industry trends and technologies. Evaluate participation in national standards setting organizations. Key Qualities & Personal Characteristics High integrity and honesty. Inspirational and personable leadership with bias towards action. Passion for work and continuous learning. Strategic orientation balancing long‑term goals. Data‑driven, analytical, action‑oriented. Exceptional communicator building trust. Hands‑on approach and commitment to accountability. Collaborative and team‑oriented. Excellent judgment and compassion. Minimum Qualifications BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Fire Protection) or equivalent with 8+ years full‑time applicable experience, or MS with 6+ years experience. PE or related certifications required. Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, FM related standards. Experience with Health and Safety Management Systems based on PDCA cycle. Audit technique experience. Knowledge of European regulatory framework for equipment related directives. Fire safety and fire prevention expertise. Ability to interpret standards, codes, hydraulics, and apply practical solutions. Ability to interpret drawings and blueprints and communicate with architects/engineers. Experience managing third‑party contractors for protection systems. Strong safety leadership track record. Excellent performance achieving demanding goals. Demonstrated ability to evaluate, plan, implement, and influence change organization‑wide. Benefits & Working Conditions 40‑60% travel required. Supportive onboarding experience. Training and regular mentorship opportunities. Corporate social responsibility activities. Global, dynamic, challenging work environment. Work/life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being focus. Diverse and inclusive team. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridgestone America, Inc.