Job Purpose

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with EHS Manager in monitoring and controlling LP's Fire standards in accordance with OSHA and State codes and regulations.
• Performs fire inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with LP's policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
• Perform inspections and/or predictive/preventative maintenance of fire prevention and suppression systems and portable fire equipment.
• Moderate understanding in the resolution of fire prevention issues. Refer complex issues to more experienced staff or outside vendors.
• Train and audit employees in proper use of site fire protective equipment.
• Coordinate with site Training Coordinator to perform annual employee fire SOP and incipient fire refresher training.
• Ensure the availability and readiness of fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices.
• Schedule, conduct and maintain records of fire prevention equipment tests.
• Utilize the EAM work order systems to schedule and document inspections, maintenance and other corrective actions. Annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain fire and safety related training records and records for individual employees.
• Work with senior staff to review and analyze the effectiveness of current fire safety programs.
• Report non-compliance or hazardous conditions and suggest remedies.
• Respond to Emergency situations involving fire and smoke incidents within the facility.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Provide fire system orientation to new hires.
• Write Standard Operating procedures (S.O.P.'s) as needed.
• Cross train/Learn vital responsibilities for EHS Tech as a backup roll covering this position for absences.
• Other duties or responsibilities not listed may be assigned as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local industrial health, safety, fire prevention rules, regulations and related strategies is desirable. (NFPA regulations for general industry, LP Newberry Fire and Loss Prevention Program).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn new policies and procedures and to communicate and encourage support from plant employees.
• Strong organization skills; close attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate activities affecting diverse groups of employees.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software.
• Strong mechanical/maintenance background
• Ability to safely operate manlift/ariel Lift and comfortably work at heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to work successfully in a Team Environment at all times.

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent desired.
• Relevant technical or post-secondary skills desirable.

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience as Fire Technician I.
• General work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous exposure to plant environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and administration preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing Plant Environment - can be dusty/dirty at times.
• Weather related hot/cold environments at times.
• Respirator required in designated areas or for specific tasks.
• Elevated work for specific tasks
• Confined Space work for specific tasks.