Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Job title:
Fire Protection Specialist-Hybrid
Company
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Job description
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in the minimizing the risk of radiological releases that are a result of fire? If you answered yes, our Chalk River location is looking for a Fire Protection Specialist to provide subject matter expertise in the area of fire protection to ensure compliance to applicable fire protection codes and standards. Can you see yourself assessing the design, operational, inspection, testing and maintenance requirements? Do you like to provide guidance to achieve fire protection goals? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!
What will you be doing!
· Review fire hazard analyses, assessments, and other fire safety documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
· Complete fire safety assessments associated with the fire protection screening process
· Complete or review FHAs as required.
· Review and evaluate requests for fire safety exemptions and equivalencies.
· Describe the conditions to consider when inspecting and testing fire protection systems to be able to verify or validate design features.
· Conduct project inspections and witness tests of buildings and fire protection systems to determine compliance with plans and specifications, and applicable standards and regulations.
· Review plans and specifications to determine compliance with the fire protection requirements of applicable standards and regulations.
· Assists with oversight of the site fire protection and fire department emergency services programs and their implementation.
· Review the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and risk graded approach.
· Assist with the preparation/review of the inspection, testing and maintenance procedures for fire equipment/systems in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
· Assist with inspection, testing and maintenance activities to be performed on fire equipment/systems.
· Assist with the implementation of an electronic monitoring system for inspection and testing on fire equipment/systems.
· Work as part of a team designing fire protections systems.
· Complete engineering calculations to support and confirm the adequacy of detailed designs.
· Check formal engineering drawings to ensure they convey the engineering design intent.
· Prepare engineering documents such as Design Requirements, Design Descriptions, Work Activity Plans, Test Plans, and Test Reports.
· Evaluate the adequacy of fire protection system design in accordance with applicable fire protection criteria and recommend changes as applicable.
· Interpret fire protection and fire operations directives and make recommendations to fire operations management, facility representatives, contractor management, and line organization.
· Advise as to fire protection requirements to be incorporated in the design and construction of buildings and structures and fire protection systems.
· Assist with fire investigations and other accident/incident investigation as required.
· Provide guidance based on fire protection engineering principles concerning the use of materials, appliances, systems, equipment and methods of design or construction procedures that are not specifically described by codes and standards, or that vary from the specific requirements in codes and standards, or for which no recognized test procedure has been established.
· Assist the training and fire prevention divisions with any questions regarding code interpretation.
· Represent the fire protection program at fire protection meetings, professional conferences, or other related committee meetings.
· Collaborate with Fire Systems personnel to ensure code compliance related to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection equipment/systems.
· Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
· Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security”.
· Engineering or applied science degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
· Two or more years of experience working on fire protection systems or design preferred
· Able to provide technical expertise for the improvement of CNL fire protection equipment/systems (best technology) and their suitability for protection from fire.
· Able to plan and organize meetings and projects within the Fire Department and external groups.
· Able to verify the inspection, test, and maintenance required for typical fire protection equipment/systems.
· Able to maintain proficiency in fire protection engineering and fire department emergency services concepts and practices through continued education, training, and periodic review of fire protection codes and standards, which apply to CNL and its contractors.
· Able to review requirements, make recommendations, and assist with problem solving.
· Able to effectively communicate with fire protection program staff, other CNL employees, and outside contractors orally and in writing.
· Good understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA, and CSA N-293 and N-393 standards and their applications, as well as the ability to keep abreast of any changes.
Working Conditions:
· Ample mobility required for walk downs.
· Noise protection may be required as well as other PPE&C.
· 75% office environment; desk; computer.
· Required to work on site as needed and remote.
Why CNL?
· Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
· We offer a complete total rewards package:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension!
Location:
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on site vs when they are working from home.
About CNL:
CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.
Our Priorities:
· Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
· Restore and protect the Environment.
· Contribute to the health of Canadians.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our . CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Advisor with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
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Location
Chalk River, ON
Job date
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:25:16 GMT
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