Fire Systems Manager

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Enviva internal subject matter expert for fire protection and respond to inquiries on system design and functionality.
• Review all vendor drawings & deliverables ensuring adherence to Enviva engineering specifications, good engineering practices, and relevant industry code.
• Drive consistency across project designs by implementing best practices with the goal of achieving companywide standardization.
• Partner with procurement to provide direction and conduct reviews on scope of work packages.
• Implement sound engineering solutions for mitigating existing issues, drive continuous improvement, and introduce innovations where appropriate.
• Travel to sites to support proper design & installation.
• Support development of proactive maintenance & reliability practices to ensure engineering controls for fire and explosion hazards are effective and reliable.
• Support internal Process (Dust) Hazard Analysis (PHA) to assess the risks and identify controls for mitigating fire and explosion hazards. 
• Facilitate problem solving and root cause investigations related to fire prevention and equipment with local maintenance, plant engineering, EHS, regional engineering and maintenance personnel. 
• Support facilities in the development of Emergency Response Plans for fires and explosions and evaluate the effectiveness of plans through periodic drills

Qualifications:

• Knowledge in fire water systems including industrial wet/dry sprinkler systems, fire water pumps both diesel and electric, hydrants and PIVs, etc.
• Minimum 2-year degree with preference in fire protection, emergency response, or other safety related field.
• 5 years of experience working fire protection in industrial manufacturing settings
• On the job experience with combustible dust specific practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and the application of problem-solving tools such as cause mapping, 5 why, and 5S.
• Knowledge of equipment and techniques for fighting industrial fires 
• Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn other applications related to the job.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize workload.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a wood products processing industry OR experience working in Fire Protection discipline for engineering
• Experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis, Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes Effects Analysis or pro-active risk identification and assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of equipment utilized for the prevention, detection, suppression, and mitigation of fire and explosion hazards including spark, thermal, and gas detection equipment, water and chemical suppression and isolation systems, application of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other inert gases, and explosion venting
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical and controls systems