Fire Prevention Engineer - CA Posting

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Fire Prevention Engineer, BWXT's Technical Services Canada – CNL Project

BWXT’s Technical Services Canada (TSC) manages and conducts high‑consequence operations within government‑owned facilities, where uncompromising discipline is essential. We support Canada’s nuclear, energy, and environmental missions through a comprehensive range of management, operational, and technical services.

This position is assigned to the BWXT-led Nuclear Laboratories Partners of Canada (NLPC) contract. The Fire Protection Engineer offers expert knowledge in fire protection and fire department emergency services, ensuring compliance with relevant fire protection codes and standards for equipment and systems. They also notify the appropriate authorities of any violations, facilitating the necessary corrective actions. The Fire Protection Engineer is a professional who uses their engineering and scientific expertise to conduct reviews of new construction plans, inspections to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, and construction documentation examination. The individual will make recommendations about building design and materials to prevent fires starting and spreading.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Honors) in Engineering or Applied Science from a university of recognized standing.
• A degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Education qualifications must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Two or more years of experience working on fire protection systems or design preferred.
• Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario; OR holds P.Eng. status in Canada. (P.Eng. license can be transferred within provinces in Canada).
• Ability to identify and evaluate potential fire hazards and risks.
• Understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing fire safety.
• Analyze fire safety documentation for compliance and effectiveness.
• Ability to create, review, and maintain detailed fire safety documentation.
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness in fire safety assessments and documentation.
• Ability to evaluate requests and assess their impact on fire safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations regarding exemption requests.
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate meetings and projects within the fire service and external groups.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Problem-solving.
• Technical documentation and reporting.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Workflow streamlining.
• Good understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Fire Protection
• Association (NFPA) and CSA N-293 as well as CSA-N393 standards and their applications, and ability to keep abreast of any changes.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian security clearance.
• Must reside near or be willing to relocate to the Chalk River, Ontario area.

Job Description/Duties:

• Provide Fire Protection Expertise:
• Responsibility 1a: Complete fire safety assessments associated with the fire protection screening process, including the identification and interpretation of code requirements.
• Responsibility 1b: Complete or review FHAs as required. Conduct and review fire hazard analyses and other fire safety documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Responsibility 1c: Describe the conditions to consider when inspecting and testing fire protection systems to be able to verify or validate design features. Assist with the preparation/review of the inspection, testing and maintenance procedures for fire equipment/systems in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
• Responsibility 1d: Conduct project inspections and witness tests of buildings and fire protection systems to determine compliance with plans and specifications as well as applicable standards and regulations.
• Responsibility 1e: Assists with oversight of the site's fire protection and fire department emergency services programs and their implementation.
• Responsibility 1f: Review the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and accepted “Improved Risk” practice.
• Responsibility 1g: Provide technical expertise for the improvement of CRL fire protection equipment/systems (best technology) and their suitability for protection from fire.
• Responsibility 1h: Assist with fire investigations and other accident/incident investigations as required.
• Responsibility 1i: Plan and organize meetings and projects within the fire service and external groups. Represent the fire protection program at fire protection meetings, professional conferences, or other related committee meetings.
• Responsibility 1j: Maintain proficiency in fire protection engineering and fire department emergency services concepts and practices through continued education, training, and periodic review of fire protection codes and standards, which apply to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and its contractors.
• Fire Protection Engineering Services:
• Responsibility 2a: Evaluate and review requests for fire safety exemptions and equivalencies.
• Responsibility 2b: Prepare engineering documents such as Design Requirements, Design Descriptions, Work Activity Plans,
• Test Plans, and Test Reports.
• Responsibility 2c: Complete engineering calculations to support and confirm the adequacy of detailed designs.
• Responsibility 2d: Advise as to fire protection requirements to be incorporated in the design and construction of buildings and structures and fire protection systems.
• Responsibility 2e: Review plans and specifications to determine compliance with the fire protection requirements of applicable standards and regulations.
• Responsibility 2f: Work as part of a team to design fire protection systems.
• Responsibility 2g: Check formal engineering drawings to ensure they convey the engineering design intent.
• Responsibility 2h: Evaluate the adequacy of fire protection system designs in accordance with applicable fire protection criteria and recommend changes as applicable.
• Responsibility 2i: Provide guidance based on fire protection engineering principles concerning the use of materials, appliances, systems, equipment and methods of design or construction procedures that are not specifically described by codes and standards, or that vary from the specific requirements in codes and standards, or for which no recognized test procedure has been established.
• Responsibility 2j: Provide engineering services in support of fire investigation activities to assist in determining cause and effects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellness, and work-life balance. Details will be provided upon offer. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $$114,400 and $$170,200 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

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