Fire Protection Engineer - Corporate Safety & PSM Job at Formosa Plastics Corp, Point Comfort, TX

  • Formosa Plastics Corp
  • Point Comfort, TX

Job Description

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE Serve as the fire protection technical expert, providing consultation on system design, design bases, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines. Apply knowledge, experience, and understanding of theories, principles, and practical concepts related to mechanical engineering. Provide specialized engineering technical support and design of fire suppression, controls, alarm systems, pumps, and other mechanical systems. Provide specialized fire protection technical support; evaluations and verification/certification of fire protection systems.II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Fire protection systems: Proficient in the design of Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and above-ground distribution piping, and associated appurtenances. Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems. Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.Analyze Hazards: Determine the extent of fire protection needed per codes and project requirements. Determine building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire-resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems. Monitor annual fire protection equipment inspection and testing reports, track recommendations and provide guidance to sites to make necessary repairs. Design and Projects: Review of plans and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance. Develop documents for fire water, fire, and gas systems, fire extinguishers, and other fire protection. Review new designs and evaluate existing fire protection systems while understanding, interpreting, and maintaining Fire Safety Codes and Standards. Support and oversee engineering projects as needed by Central Engineering. Developing, Planning, and Training: Develop or enhance tank firefighting strategies. Assist in developing by analyzing water and foam supplies. Develop and implement fire protection systems for preventative maintenance and testing standards. Participation in HAZOPs. Develop and train Site and Corporate EHS Personnel in fire protection systems. Review, perform, and explain fire protection calculations, the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition. III. QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering required; other related engineering disciplines considered. Licensed Professional Engineer preferred. A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the design and installation of fire protection systems is required.Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs and knowledge of NFPA codes and standards is required.JobFamilySPJobFunctionEPayTypeSalaryEducationLevelBachelor’s Degree

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