Fire Protection Technician

Job Description

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. The position is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining 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.
• Monitor performance measurements relating to fire suppression and fire fighting equipment and report problems along with solutions.
• Manage projects related to fire safety and fire fighting equipment
• Communicate with Insurance and Company auditors on Risk Management issues.
• Investigate all fire incidents, prepare and submit required reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Insure fire protection equipment is in service as soon as possible after a fire incident.
• 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
• Coordinate 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
• Actively participate in shutdown planning meetings relative to fire issues

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.

Additional Information

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