Senior Fire Systems Specialist
Core
Monitor, maintain, and improve fire protection systems and life safety protocols across a US pharmaceutical manufacturing organization.
Role type
Senior Fire Systems & Life Safety Specialist
Builds
Fire protection projects, programs, and life safety infrastructure for a science-driven pharma company
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Fire safety engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire system design, commissioning, and maintenance; Hazardous area classification (Class 1, Division 1); Addressable fire alarm systems; Clean agent suppression technologies; Wet and dry suppression systems; AHJ plan reviews and permitting; Vendor trade-off analysis; Project management from design to maintenance; Building Management System (BMS) integration
Preferred skills
NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification; NFPA certification; PMP/PgMP certification
Technologies
Honeywell fire protection platforms
Responsibilities
Oversee third-party fire protection contractors and manage procurement cycles; Conduct fire system audits and life safety risk assessments; Coordinate with local fire code officials and AHJ on inspections and permits; Interpret and apply NFPA codes for hazardous environments; Support crisis management and emergency response programs; Review and maintain fire system commissioning reports and compliance documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC