Fire Protection Technician

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The Fire Protection Technician coordinates all fire and emergency activities for the assigned site / plant and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.   The position is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining a simple but effective fire safety program that meets regulated standards. 

• Communicate with Facility Management on fire safety issues.
• Communicate with all appropriate regulatory agencies involved with fire protection issues including but not limited to state, county and city officials.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations concerning fire safety.  Advise facility management if plant systems or programs approach non-compliance and assist in developing action plan to address issues.
• Monitor performance measurements relating to fire suppression and fire fighting equipment and report problems along with solutions.
• Manage projects related to fire safety and fire fighting equipment
• Communicate with Insurance and Company auditors on Risk Management issues.
• Investigate all fire incidents, prepare and submit required reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Insure fire protection equipment is in service as soon as possible after a fire incident.
• Maintain all required inspection, maintenance, and testing documentation for fire protection systems as required by law, insurance companies, and corporate loss prevention.
• Respond to alarms and direct activities of Kronospan associates at the scene of fire emergencies
• Establish SOPs for all issures related to fire suppression, fire prevention and fire fighting
• Coordinate training and walk-throughs with city fire fighters
• Plan and implement fire and EMS programs in coordination with city officials and plant management
• Interpret and advise management concerning fire prevention standards, codes, and programs
• Conduct fire safety inspection of all new equipment prior to commissioning
• Conduct and/or Coordinate all mandatory fire system testing
• Work closely with maintenance staff to ensure any safety hazards are corrected.
• Make necessary repairs to mechanical and electrical fire suppression systems
• Coordinate with maintenance and purchasing departments to ensure equipment is maintained and necessary parts and supplies are on hand.
• Recommend purchases of necessary fire related equipment
• Actively participate in shutdown planning meetings relative to fire issues

Qualifications

• 3-5 years fire prevention experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Associate’s Degree in a safety or fire fighting discipline or high school degree with equivalent experience in a maintenance or fire system position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Self management skills with a proactive attitude
• Mechanical and electrical skills
• Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and EMS principles, procedures, and equipment
• Working knowledge of first-aid and resuscitation techniques
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and standards related to fire suppression systems
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and PDM specifications.

Additional Information

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

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- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.