Fire Inspector

Fire Inspector

Company:

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Fire Inspector to join the team in Renton, WA. 

The Boeing Fire Department is one of the country’s largest industrial fire departments. Boeing firefighters provide a safe working environment to employees and customers, support aircraft production, support flightline activities, provide risk deduction inspections, and respond to emergencies and disasters in the Puget Sound.

Candidates hired into the position of Fire Inspector 1 or Fire Inspector 2 job classifications will not be required to hold an International Code Council Fire Inspector I (ICC Fire Inspector I) certification as a minimum qualification but must obtain ICC Fire Inspector I certification within 18 months of hire. Such employees shall be required to hold the Firefighter 1 certification upon being hired.

Candidates hired into or employed in the position of Fire Inspector 1 and Fire Inspector 2 job classifications will be permitted to hold an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Provider (AHA BLS CPR Provider) certification or equivalent in lieu of an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections and apply command media to ensure compliance with fire protection requirements

• Monitor, enforce, and document compliance with locally adopted fire codes and associated local fire protection requirements and amendments

• Reference fire codes relating to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems

• Implement Boeing policy, procedures, and practices relating to fire prevention

• Establish nationally and locally recognized fire prevention codes, standards, and applicable methods

• Coordinate, supervise, and conduct, as appropriate, the inspection, maintenance, and testing of fire protection systems to meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25, Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems; and equivalent standards

• Identify corrective actions to ensure that properties and systems comply with federal and state laws, municipal ordinances, applicable fire codes, contractual requirements, Boeing policy, and industry standards

• Document violations and corrective actions within computer-based tracking applications such as Emergency Services Online (ESO)

• Follow up on violation resolution and corrective actions until closure with employees and first-level management

• Keep the Deputy Chief and Fire Prevention Captain, as appropriate, informed of all fire inspections and prevention activities

• Maintain all fire protection system inspection, test, and maintenance records for all system inspections in computer-based tracking software such as Emergency Services Online (ESO) in accordance with the record retention schedule

• Witness the acceptance testing of fire protection systems in accordance with the relevant design standards as Boeing’s Fire Protection representative

• Coordinate with Boeing Fire Protection Engineering, as required, to ensure appropriate site fire protection is maintained

• Perform reviews of operations, construction, and facility plans and drawings relating to compliance with egress system design, portable fire extinguishers, emergency responder access, fire protection system naming and point identification, and the general configuration of systems

• Review and compare new construction, including fire protection system modifications, with previously approved plans; identify resulting discrepancies; communicate discrepancies to the responsible organization; and follow up to ensure discrepancies are resolved in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and the policies of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

• Coordinate with firefighters, site services, construction management, contractors, and outside agencies in the performance of their duties

• Respond to and support emergencies involving company personnel, buildings, equipment, and the environment, as requested

• Respond to and provide emergency medical care, as requested

• Respond to structure and automotive emergencies, as requested

• Respond to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) incidents, as requested

• Respond to confined space rescue emergencies, as requested

• Respond to hazardous materials incidents, as requested

• Respond to fire and hazardous alarms, as requested

• Perform service requests for fire department support and resources

• Inspect fire protection systems and equipment

• Participate in hot work control activities

• Participate in fire protection system service requests and impairment activities

• Participate in training activities and instructional sessions

• Conduct training for external customers in emergency preparedness and safety skills

• Maintain the required skills to ensure job proficiency

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of employment

• State, IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter 1 certification

• Ability to pass and maintain an annual Firefighter/HazMat physical and stress test

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• State, IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 2 Certification

• FAA, IFSAC or Pro Board Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting certification

• Current National Registry, Washington State, or other United States state Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

• Ability to apply for reciprocity within 30 days of your start date and obtain reciprocity within 6 months of your start date

• Ability to become a Hazardous Materials Technician within 1 year of your hire date

• Experience as a full-time, part-time or volunteer Firefighter

• Experience with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting

• Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment

• Experience working with hazardous materials

• Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment

• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project

• Experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives

• Experience applying risk management and mitigation principles

• Experience with aircraft rescue firefighting

• Experience with Security & Fire Protection or uniform security policies, procedures, disciplines and requirements

Union Representation:

This is an hourly position represented by the International Association of Firefighters, Local I-66.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $37.00

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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