ProSidian Seeks a FERMILAB Life Safety Engineer (FRA9) [Key Personnel | Senior Consultant - Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: CONUS - Batavia, IL, 60510 (Remote) to provide Energy, Resources, & Industrials Sector related Program / Project Management Solutions for Proton Improvement Plan II Project (PIP-II) Construction Administration (CA) Support Services Services on behalf of The Fermi Research Alliance, LLC (FRA). These services are considered part of the ProSidian Energy, Infrastructure, & Environment Sector Group with overall focuses being Tailored Solutions To Meet Global Needs And Manage Resources across Energy, Infrastructure, & Environment In A Changing Environment. under NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services for The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) with service(s) also characterized as Construction Administration (CA) Support Services
JOB OVERVIEW
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT BY THE LIFE SAFETY ENGINEER Duties and responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that buildings and facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to protect the safety and health of occupants.
- Conducting risk assessments of buildings and facilities to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Developing safety plans and procedures that comply with relevant codes and regulations and ensure that these plans are communicated to all occupants.
- Designing fire protection systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and smoke control systems, to ensure that occupants can evacuate safely in the event of a fire.
- Reviewing construction plans to ensure that they comply with building codes and regulations, and that they incorporate appropriate life safety features.
- Inspecting buildings and facilities to ensure that they are in compliance with safety codes and regulations, and that life safety systems are functioning properly.
- Providing training and education to building owners, managers, and occupants on life safety issues and procedures.
- Collaborating with other professionals, such as architects, engineers, and building inspectors, to ensure that buildings and facilities are designed and constructed to meet safety requirements.
- Overall, as a life safety engineer, responsibilities include ensuring that buildings and facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained in a manner that protects the safety and health of occupants.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, fire protection, or a related field is typically required to become a life safety engineer. A master's degree in these fields is preferred.
- Professional certification from organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the International Association of Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) can demonstrate expertise in the field of life safety engineering.
- Must have a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes and regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices.
- Must have strong technical skills, including knowledge of fire protection systems, building design and construction, risk assessment, and emergency response procedures.
- Must have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with other professionals, building owners, and occupants, and to develop and deliver training and education programs.
- Must be able to identify potential hazards and develop creative solutions to mitigate them, often working under tight deadlines and within budget constraints.
- At least 5 years of experience in the field of life safety engineering, gained through internships, entry-level positions, or project work.