Fire Code Official at Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Milton, NY
About the Job
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Building & Fire Protection Engineering (BFPE) unit at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site in Ballston Spa, NY is looking for an individual to fill the role of Fire Code Official and oversee the Fire Protection Program.
The BFPE unit is responsible for the site code enforcement plan and fire protection program. They also provide the engineering resource to support operation, maintenance and system reliability of the sites fire protection systems as well as building code compliance for new construction and building modifications.
Our primary mission of the site is to train nuclear Officers and Enlisted personnel to operate the United States Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines on our sprawling 4,000 acres. The success of our mission relies on a strong fire protection program to support facility infrastructure, operations, construction and emergency planning and response.
As the Fire Code Official, the successful candidate will oversee the administration and enforcement of the fire protection program at the Kesselring Site. The fire code official will interact with multiple organizations, site management, project execution teams, systems engineers and building owners and be comfortable working in a self-directed environment. The fire protection program is broad and encompasses all aspects of fire prevention and protection which includes.
- Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems
- Design and construction oversight of fire protection and life safety systems
- Facility assessment and fire hazard analysis programs
- Equivalencies, waivers and exceptions programs
- Emergency planning & response
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Skills
- Working knowledge of the Building & Fire Code set for New York State and associated reference standards
- Working knowledge of NFPA standards
- Working knowledge of the design and maintenance of fire protection systems, fire and life safety code reviews, and fire hazard analysis.
- Minimum four years of progressive engineering practice, three of which were in charge of building design and construction and/or fire protection engineering.
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.