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RTX · 1 month ago

Principal Specialist Fire Protection

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Facilities Engineer specializing in Fire Protection Systems will manage fire protection systems ensuring compliance and readiness, while also handling design and implementation of fire protection systems across various locations.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) of Fire Protection Systems

Be responsible for meeting RTX policies and procedures, Federal, State and Local fire codes and building regulations

Provide technical support to management teammates and trades personnel

Provide system operations and response training to facilities and security personnel

Support and coordinate all fire, life safety systems regulatory requests and activities for local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies

Be involved in system evaluations and create recommendations to senior management based on schedule, cost, applicable codes and system research

Review fire protection drawings for compliance with NFPA, FM, and RTX/Raytheon directives

Provide team leadership based on your technical knowledge and ability to routinely develop cost effective solutions over a range of complex issues while ensuring solutions are innovative and consistent with organizational goals and objectives

Perform work with minimal direction and communicate well with team members, management, Security, EHSS, internal customers, bargaining unit, outside contractors and vendors

Liaison with local fire departments

Ability to work nights and weekends as required for operational needs and on-call response duties

Qualification

Fire Protection SystemsNFPA Codes ComplianceMassachusetts Low Voltage LicenseBuilding Infrastructure LeadershipProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

This role typically requires a bachelors degree in an applicable field and 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree 9 years of relevant applicable experience may be considered

This role requires one of the following Massachusetts Low Voltage licenses: A, B, C, or D

This position requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in leading building infrastructure

At least 5 years' experience and field knowledge of fire alarm systems and knowledge of specialty fire protection suppression systems

At least 5 years' experience with an understanding of State of Massachusetts, National Building, NFPA codes and Factory Mutual (FM) data sheets

Preferred

Project Management experience

Prior experience in the development of new concepts, techniques and standards as well as experience in developing solutions to complex problems

Candidate shall have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and be capable of communicating with customers both orally and in writing

Experience consulting with management on fire system maintenance and repair issues

Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and EDS (electronic drawing systems) AutoCAD

Benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees