Fire Inspector

at  Boeing

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Fire Inspector to join the team in Everett, WA or Renton, WA.
The Boeing Fire Department is the world’s largest Industrial fire department. Boeing firefighters provide a safe working environment and are ready to respond to emergencies and disasters at our Boeing sites. This team member will perform multi-discipline duties while being a collaborative team player who demonstrates a sense of urgency. This position is perfect for a self-starter who takes initiative in completing actions independently.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Current valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Washington State driver’s license with 6 months of employment
• State, IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification
• Current National registry, Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, or other U.S. state EMT certification
• 2 years’ experience as a paid full-time Firefighter or any combination of 3 years’ experience as a full-time, part-time or volunteer Firefighter within the last 5 years
• Ability to pass and maintain a Firefighter physical/stress test
• Ability to become a Hazardous Materials Technician within 1 year of hire date
• Ability to become and maintain an International Code Council (ICC) or National Fire Inspector 1 certification within 18 months of hire date
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Current ICC or National Fire Inspector
• State, IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 2 certification
• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting experience
• 3+ years of experience in Emergency Services
• 3+ years of experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment
• 3+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project
• 3+ years of experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives
• 3+ years of experience applying risk management and mitigation principles
• Experience with Security & Fire Protection or uniformed security policies, procedures, disciplines and requirements

• Conducts field inspections and applies command media to ensure compliance with fire protection requirements
• Monitors, enforces, and documents compliance with locally adopted fire code and associated local fire protection requirements/amendments
• References fire code relating to the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of fire protection systems
• Implements Boeing policy, procedure, and practice relating to fire prevention
• Establishes national and local recognized fire prevention codes, standards, and applicable methods
• Coordinates, supervises and conducts (as appropriate) the inspection, maintenance and testing of the fire protection systems to meet the requirements under National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 25 Standard for Inspection, Testing, Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and equivalent standards
• Identifies corrective actions to ensure that properties and systems comply with federal/ state laws, municipal ordinances, applicable fire codes, contractual requirements, Boeing policy, and industry standards
• Documents violations and corrective actions within computer-based tracking applications such as Emergency Reporting
• Follows up on violation resolution and corrective actions until closure with employees and first level management
• Keeps the Deputy Chief and Fire Prevention Captain (as appropriate) informed of all Fire Inspections and prevention activities
• Maintains all fire protection system Inspection, Test and Maintenance records for all system inspections in computer-based tracking software such as emergency reporting in accordance with the record retention schedule
• Witnesses the acceptance testing of fire protection systems in accordance with the relevant design standards as Boeing’s Fire Protection representative
• Coordinates with Boeing Fire Protection Engineering as required to ensure appropriate site fire protection is maintained
• Performs 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 general configuration of systems
• Reviews and compares new construction, including fire protection system modifications, with previously approved plans, identifying and resulting discrepancies, communicating discrepancies to the responsible organization, and following up to ensure discrepancies are resolved in accordance with the applicable codes, standards and the policies of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Participates and assists in all scheduled training requirements
• Provides Fire Prevention training and education to employees as needed to maintain Boeing’s status as a fire prevention first department
• Coordinates with Firefighters, site services, construction management, contractors and outside agencies in the performance of their duties
• Assists, responds and participates in emergency incidents at the site
• Prepares and submits fire and medical reports as required
• Performs other functions as necessary to achieve Fire Department requirements
• Responds to and supports all emergencies involving company personnel, buildings, equipment and vehicles;
• Responds and advances medical care
• Executes Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
• Executes Confined Space Rescue
• Executes as a Hazardous Materials Technician
• Responds to service requests as outlined in company and administrative procedures
• Inspects fire department apparatus, fire protection systems and fire protection equipment related to department procedures
• Executes Hot work control
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions
• Conducts training in basic skills of a firefighter
• Conducts training for external customers in emergency preparedness and safety skills
• Monitors systems and receive requests for fire department services and dispatch resources appropriately
• Maintains required skills to ensure job proficiency
• Demonstrates proficiency in all firefighting techniques
  This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
  This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.