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Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 2 days ago

Fire and Life Safety Specialist

Huntsville, AL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on providing career opportunities with competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on employee well-being. They are seeking a Fire and Life Safety Specialist to support the space program at the Marshall Space Flight Center, responsible for conducting safety inspections, providing training, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform fire and life safety compliance inspections in accordance with NASA-STD-8719.11

Perform final inspections on construction projects, witness testing of fire protection equipment and systems, and review special hazard systems

Perform annual fire drill evacuations for buildings at MSFC

Provide support for the development and execution of fire safety educational programs and material

Support includes the development, planning, and execution of educational campaigns, training material, and classes across the Center or at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) and teaching relevant classes such as hands-on fire extinguisher training

Provide facilities system safety plans and project review services to include development of initial requirements, identification of deficiencies, researching and collaborating to develop solutions, and making recommendations on design modifications to meet established requirements

Provide support for the development of equivalent designs where systems do not meet minimum fire and life safety requirements

Conduct origin and cause of fire investigations at MSFC or the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF)

Present safety status during weekly meetings, and other program reviews; provide required SMASS contract deliverables (bi-weekly/monthly activity reports)

Perform additional safety specialist tasks as assigned in support of the Industrial Safety Branch and overall program safety posture

Qualification

Fire Inspector I certificationFire Plans Examiner certificationFire investigation experienceFire codesOSHA compliance knowledgeSafety inspections experienceFire suppression techniquesCommunication skillsTeam playerTime management skills

Required

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised

This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information

This position requires 5+ years of recent and related work experience

Requires an associate degree in fire science or closely related field from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university

In Lieu of degree: Candidates with 7+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered

Requires expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of modern fire suppression, prevention, and community risk reduction strategies

IFSAC/Pro-Board certified Fire Inspector I required or equivalent

IFSAC/Pro-Board certified Fire Plans Examiner or equivalent or able to obtain within 18 months of hire

IAAI or NAFI certified fire investigator certified or able to obtain within 2 years of hire

Must possess demonstrable experience in the performance of safety inspections and documenting results (e.g., documenting fire and life safety deficiencies, creating emergency evacuation plans, and operational inspection reports)

Must have comprehensive knowledge of fire, building and life safety codes and OSHA law and regulations and be able to apply them to both new construction and the built environment

Must have strong background in fire investigation including documentation and preservation of evidence and fire scene safety

Able to work with minimum to no supervision

Preferred

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with Industrial Safety staff, MSFC employees, and Redstone Arsenal Fire and Emergency Services staff

Prior experience with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) processes and procedures is highly desired

Familiarity with documenting evaluations, inspections, and non-compliances in systems like SafeSuite or other government-designated databases

Previous experience in an all-hazard fire service organization in an operational role

Previous fire prevention/community risk reduction experience