Fire Protection Engineer
General Motors

Job Description

Remote: This option does not require employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work off-site on a permanent basis.

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will support fire protection activities for General Motors to identify risk and implement protective measures to reduce the identified risks. Providing fire protection solutions for new manufacturing technologies will be a priority. You will coach and consult with security operations personnel and business unit and site leadership, and implement corporate security policy and standards.

In this role you would:

Assure that General Motors sites are following federal, state and local laws and GM fire protection standards. Research model and local codes, as well as nationally recognized standards to assist in compliance.

Provide technical expertise and subject matter guidance by assisting and supporting GM and supplier personnel to ensure compliance with General Motors fire protection standards. A key focus will be providing fire protection solutions for new manufacturing technology including electrical vehicles.

Develop and coordinates strategic goals and objectives relevant to fire prevention & protection.

Perform combustible/flammable materials assessments for storage, manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities

Liaisons with the following General Motors personnel for conflict resolution, and standards and policy interpretations:

• Security
  
• Environmental
  
• Sustainable Workplaces
  
• IT
  
• Health and Safety
  
• Manufacturing
  
• Risk Management
  

Coordinate the abatement of non-compliance issues.

Provide quality assurance and subject matter expertise for General Motors for inspection, testing, and maintenance of fixed and portable fire protection equipment.

Develop training material for hazards and risks at GM facilities and present fire protection solutions and alternatives to GM leadership and sites.

Review fire losses and develop lessons learned to mitigate or prevent reoccurrence.

Update existing GM Fire Prevention and Protection standards and guidelines. Ensure new manufacturing and storage hazards and risks are properly evaluated and mitigating factors are documented.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering , Bachelor of Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in developing processes, training and actively participating in fire prevention and protection activities including experience as a property loss control engineer. Experienced in performing the following:

• Assessing fire protection requirements
• Interpreting local laws, regulations and codes including National Fire Protection Association Codes, Factory Mutual Data Sheets, and the International Fire Code.
• Reviewing building and site plans, fire suppression and detection systems
• Performing engineering computations (hydraulic calculations)
• Experience in writing technical procedures

Familiarity with industrial physical security operations.

Excellent planning and organizing skills.

Strong negotiating skills.

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office® software applications.

The median level of salary compensation for this role is $109,283.00

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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