Description
- Define the fire and life safety basis for manufacturing and support operations by evaluating and analyzing buildings, equipment, processes, and procedures; implement and facilitate Fire Protection programs and procedures; and monitor the effectiveness of Fire Protection items relied on for safety (IROFS), limits, controls, systems, and equipment. - Develop/review/revise Fire Hazard Analysis documents to identify and evaluate potential fire hazards and exposure scenarios for normal operations and process upsets of TRISO-X fuel fabrication processes and TRISO-X Facility operations, including processes involved in storage of flammable/combustible chemicals/gases, producing TRISO fuel forms, quality control activities, recycling/recovery of process materials, managing effluents and waste materials, and conducting maintenance activities. - Develop/review/revise compliance plans that demonstrate Life Safety code requirements are being met. - Develop/review/revise calculations by executing computer codes and models to support Fire Protection evaluations. - Develop/review/revise/implement safety and compliance programs and procedures. - Participate in Process Hazards Analysis activities with multidiscipline teams to identify potential criticality, radiological, chemical, and fire/explosion hazards to support the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) process. - Consult with and advise operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on the Fire Protection impacts of new or proposed changes to processes, procedures, and facility designs/modifications. - Participate in design reviews. - Conduct surveillances, inspections, walk-downs, investigations, and audits/assessments of manufacturing and support operations, and unusual incidents to ensure compliance with approved procedures and safety bases. - Develop/revise/deliver Fire Protection training to operations, maintenance, and other personnel. - Develop/revise Fire Protection postings and operator aids to implement administrative controls to ensure they are unambiguous, easily understood, and readily achievable. - Provide support to the emergency response team. - Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Skills
fire protection
Top Skills Details
fire protection
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Typically, ten plus years of experience in the fire protection field with emphasis on process fire safety for nuclear manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated industry such as chemical manufacturing. - Comprehensive understanding of fire science and fire dynamics: fire and smoke behavior, fire growth, combustion, material properties, and heat transfer. - Experience using CFAST or other computer codes and models to define potential fire scenarios and consequences. - Working knowledge of NFPA 801 or equivalent, and experience developing Fire Hazard Analysis documents. - Working knowledge of relevant fire protection codes and standards, occupancy and hazard classifications per NFPA 101, NFPA 400 and International Building Code; fire test methods; and the interpretation of fire test data. Understanding and experience applying regulatory requirements, codes/standards, and guidance. - Working knowledge of fire suppression, detection, and other active fire protection systems, including selection, design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance. - Working knowledge of electrical classification per NFPA 497. - Working knowledge of evacuation movement, human response to fire cues, and egress analysis. - Experience communicating technical information effectively both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences, ranging from engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to regulators and management. - Experience developing written procedures to implement regulatory and code/standard requirements.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oak Ridge,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 22, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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