Fire Protection Specialist
Term: ASAP for a one-year term
Location of Work: Chalk River, ON
Hybrid, Remote and onsite requirements at CRL. 2 to 3 days onsite at CRL weekly
Hours of Work: All on-site work will be conducted during standard working hours of Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Provide subject matter expertise in the area of fire protection to ensure compliance to applicable fire protection codes and standards, and to inform the appropriate official of contraventions of such codes and standards so that necessary corrective action may take place. Also assess design, operational, inspection, testing and maintenance requirements, and provide guidance to achieve the fire protection goals to:
- minimize the risk of radiological releases that are a result of fire;
- protect nuclear facility occupants from death or injury due to fire;
- minimize economic loss resulting from fire damage to structures, equipment, and inventories; and
- minimize the impact of radioactive or hazardous material on the environment as a result of fire.
Education: Engineering or applied science degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred.
Experience: Two or more years of experience working in Fire Protection within the Canadian Nuclear Industry.
Knowledge and Skills:
- 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-393 standards and their applications, as well as the ability to keep abreast of any changes.
- Good understanding of CNL policies and procedures as they related to the APWB.
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