DreamWorks Animation · 3 months ago
Fire Safety Technician
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CALIFORNIA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Fire Safety Technician will perform general fire safety inspections, enforce safety policies, and assist in maintaining fire/life safety systems within the studio operations.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Perform general fire safety inspections of all occupancy group classifications, proactive building inspections, and fire inspections for brush abatement and document findings
Enforce and maintain fire safety policies and procedures for studio operations
Inspect and evaluate buildings and job sites and issue permits for Hot Works operations
Perform Hot Work job spot checks, document results, and Fire Watch duties as assigned
Ability to use and train others in the use of a Thermal Imaging Camera
Assist with maintenance and notifications on Fire/Life Safety system impairments as required by FM Global
Assist with the supervision of testing and certification program for all building fire/life safety systems and document process and findings
Perform fire safety permit inspections for issuance of special permits
Inspects public displays and gatherings and document findings and recommendations
Attend classes, seminars and conferences in order to remain abreast of all current codes, ordinances and best practices in the field of fire prevention, fire safety and the motion picture industry
Investigate cause and origin of fires and recommend policies and procedures to remediate dangerous conditions that lead to fires, as well as documenting reported fire hazards
Maintain records, files and documentation to ensure compliance with local jurisdictional and company requirements. Prepare reports as needed
Function as a member of the studio Disaster Response Team and or Emergency Operations Center team as required
Provide fire prevention and safety education to large groups, employee fairs, or other special events
Work nights and weekends as required
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in a municipal or industrial fire prevention organization
1+ years of work experience with knowledge of fire protection systems and equipment
1+ years of work experience with basic fire chemistry and physics and extinguishing techniques
Communicates with ease - You have a way with words; written and verbal
Safety Guru - You have extensive experience developing and building safety, compliance, training, and testing programs. You understand risk and how to mitigate it whether it be for employees, vendors, productions, or assets
Tech-savvy - You are an MS Office whiz and can take on case management software with ease
Deep knowledge base - You know the ins and outs of governing and authoritative codes and compliance to ensure nothing gets missed
Executer - You get things done! Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior organizational skills you manage through competing priorities within a matrixed environment
Preferred
California State Fire Marshal Certified Firefighter I
California State Fire Marshal Certified Fire Prevention Officer
California State Fire Marshal Certified Fire Safety Officer
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and operations level personnel
Ability to think creatively and problem solve in a constructive manner
Prior experience in a corporate environment
Prior motion picture or television studio experience
Working knowledge of International Building Code and California Fire Code, and all related NPFA Standards
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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