Senior Fire Prevention Officer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Fire Prevention Officer to join the team in Portland, OR.

The Boeing Fire Department is the world’s largest Industrial fire department. Boeing firefighters provide a safe working environment and are ready to respond to emergencies and disasters at our Boeing sites. The Boeing Portland area has a diverse footprint with fire services supporting Portland, OR and Portland International Airport (PDX).

This team member will perform multi-discipline duties and provide technical consultation to stakeholders globally. In this role your work will primarily be site-based with a regional approach specific to focused training needs. This position is perfect for a self-starter and collaborative team player who demonstrates a sense of urgency and initiative in determining and completing actions independently. The selected candidates’ responsibilities are needed to join the team's activities in Portland, OR.

Position Responsibilities:

Conducts field inspections and applies command media to ensure compliance with fire protection requirements

Monitors, enforces, and documents compliance with locally adopted fire code and associated local fire protection requirements/amendments

References fire code relating to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems

Implements Boeing policy, procedure, and practice relating to fire prevention

Establishes national and local recognized fire prevention codes, standards, and applicable methods

Coordinates, supervises and conducts (as appropriate) the inspection, maintenance and testing of the fire protection systems to meet the requirements under National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 25 Standard for inspection, testing, maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, and equivalent standards

Identifies corrective actions to ensure that properties and systems comply with federal/ state laws, municipal ordinances, applicable fire codes, contractual requirements, Boeing policy, and industry standards

Documents violations and corrective actions within computer-based tracking applications such as Emergency Reporting

Follows up on violation resolution and corrective actions until closure with employees and first level management

Keeps the Deputy Chief and Fire Prevention Captain (as appropriate) informed of all Fire Inspections and prevention activities

Maintains all fire protection system inspection, test and maintenance records for all system inspections in computer-based tracking software such as emergency reporting in accordance with the record retention schedule

Witnesses the acceptance testing of fire protection systems in accordance with the relevant design standards as Boeing’s Fire Protection representative

Coordinates with Boeing Fire Protection Engineering as required to ensure appropriate site fire protection is maintained

Performs reviews of operations, construction, and facility plans and drawings, relating to compliance with egress system design, portable fire extinguishers, emergency responder access, fire protection system naming and point identification, and general configuration of systems

Reviews and compares new construction, including fire protection system modifications, with previously approved plans, identifying and resulting discrepancies, communicating discrepancies to the responsible organization, and following up to ensure discrepancies are resolved in accordance with the applicable codes, standards and the policies of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Participates and assists in all scheduled training requirements

Provides fire prevention training and education to employees as needed to maintain Boeing’s status as a fire prevention first department

Coordinates with firefighters, site services, construction management, contractors and outside agencies in the performance of their duties

Assists, responds and participates in emergency incidents at the site

Prepares and submits fire and medical reports as required

Responds to and supports all emergencies involving company personnel, buildings, equipment and vehicles

Responds to emergency medical response and assists with employee care transfer

Understands and has experience as a Hazardous Materials Technician

Responds to service requests as outlined in company and administrative procedures

Inspects fire department apparatus, fire protection systems and fire protection equipment related to department procedures

Executes hot work control

Participates in training activities and instruction sessions

Conducts training in basic skills of a firefighter

Conducts training for external customers in emergency preparedness and safety skills

Monitors systems and receive requests for fire department services and dispatch resources appropriately

Maintains required skills to ensure job proficiency

Demonstrates proficiency in all firefighting techniques

Assists Security as needed

Assists Emergency Management Team as need

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Current International Code Council (ICC), International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and/or United States recognized Fire Inspector 1 Certification

Current State, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Proboard Fire Fighter 1 Certification

5+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project

3+ years of experience in Fire Inspector and/or Fire Inspection

3+ years of experience in Emergency Services

3+ years of experience conducting inspection and testing of fire protection equipment (Building Sprinkler Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm Systems, Code/Policy violations, etc.)

3+ years of experience maintaining Life Safety, Fire and Sprinkler and/or Security Systems

3+ years of experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives

Experience as a lead in an informal or formal setting

Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Current National Registry or Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

Ability to apply for reciprocity within 30 days of your start date and obtain reciprocity within 6 months of your start date

Current Fire Inspector 2 Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Experience with Security & Fire Protection or uniformed security policies, procedures, disciplines and requirements

Experience in a role requiring strategic planning

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $102,850 - $139,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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