Job Summary

The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) reports to the Fire Protection Manager. The Senior FPE is responsible for assisting the Fire Protection Manager in the implementation of and compliance with fire protection requirements applicable to commissioning, maintenance, and operations activities of the Waste Treatment Plant.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Develops, refines, and implements FPP documents and tools.
• Assists in the development of fire protection Program requirements.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of fire protection disciplines.
• Assesses implementation of and compliance to the FPP.
• Identifies and reports deficiencies to the FPM and Plant Management.
• Reviews and maintains an understanding of facility WTP Fire Hazard Analyses.
• Maintains an understanding of facilities’ fire protection features.
• Maintains a working understanding of process flow diagrams, system design descriptions, and facility design descriptions.
• Maintains an understanding of WTP documented safety analyses (DSAs).
• Performs facility audits in accordance with Fire Protection Facility Assessment plan.
• Periodically reviews Pre-Fire Response Plans.
• Assists in the coordination of fire department familiarization tours.
• Performs and records monthly facility fire protection inspections.
• Maintains a functional understanding of inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) fire sprinkler systems.
• Maintains a functional understanding of ITM of fire alarm systems.
• Performs Hot Work Permit program oversight, audits, and evaluations.
• Performs Technical Safety Requirements inspections of assigned facilities.
• Provides back-up fire protection staff to ensure implementation of the FPP.
• Identifies and implements actions to promote improvements and correct deficiencies in the implementation of the FPP.
• Assists in the identification and clarification of fire protection attributes in the planning process to ensure work is accomplished in accordance with FPP requirements.
• Assists in the development and approval of compensatory actions for fire system impairments.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) to construct, start-up and commission the world’s largest radioactive-waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in southeastern Washington state. The project will use vitrification technology to process and stabilize 53 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste currently stored at the Hanford Site which is a byproduct of plutonium-production during World War II and the Cold War era.

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind ever and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects equivalent to building two nuclear power plants. Its construction site spans 65 acres and includes facilities for pretreatment, low-activity waste vitrification, and high-level waste vitrification, as well as an analytical laboratory.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree. In lieu of a 4-year degree, a two-year degree may be considered with 8 years of experience working in an FPP.

Appropriate training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered in lieu of a degree:

10 years related experience to the position and 20 semester credit hours in technical subjects related to the position OR Completion of 80 semester credit hours in technical subjects related to the position OR Successful completion of Engineer In Training (EIT) examination or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) accredited through National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) OR Professional engineer’s license

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing DOE fire protection requirements (DOE O 420.1X) in accomplishing work at DOE facilities. Demonstrated ability to incorporate requirements into project implementing documents and in maintaining these documents current with source requirements. 1 year of Nuclear experience, full- time related academic training may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the 3 years’ nuclear experience.

Department of Energy, NRC, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience desired.

• Demonstrated ability to incorporate requirements into project implementing documents and in maintaining these documents current with source requirements.
• Computer literacy in Adobe, Skype, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person as well in writing.

Preferred Experience:

• Department of Energy, NRC, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience desired.
• 2 years of experience implementing fire protection requirements on DOE or DOD-Demil projects.
• Successful completion of Engineer in Training (EIT) examination or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) accredited through National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) OR Professional engineer’s license.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship