Fire Safety Specialist / Fire-Fighter

Job Description:

The ARM Group is looking to hire a Full-Time – Fire Safety Specialist for one of our leading customers in Barnwell, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures all fire/spark detection and suppression equipment is in the ready state and compliant.
• Monitors, creates and performs the pm schedule for fire/spark detection & suppression equipment to ensure maintenance and system tests are conducted on time according to regulatory compliance.
• Complete all fire equipment and fire system PMs and develop job plans according to industry best practices and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Equipment maintenance oversight: Ensure that fire safety equipment, such as extinguishers, alarms, fire pumps, and sprinklers are regularly inspected, and evaluated, and repairs completed immediately.
• Assists plant-wide resources in the setting of housekeeping standards.
• Evaluates and verifies system functional performance including outputs and alarms. Testing (and the frequency of any such testing) to be conducted with any applicable state, federal, or equipment vendor standards.
• Interact with vendors and alarm monitoring companies as needed for system troubleshooting and improvements.
• Works with personnel to ensure the necessary spare parts are stocked.
• Provides support for scheduling and conducting fire drills and emergency evacuation drills by the prescribed ISO expectations.
• Under the direction of the Health and Safety Manager, may recommend to maintenance of system piping that requires heat tracing due to climate in the region.
• Assists with the delivery of training to all staff on how the detection and fire suppression systems work and the hazards of wood dust and methods for fire prevention.
• Along with the Health and Safety Manager, is liaison with the local fire department.
• Collaboration with emergency services to ensure effective communication and coordination during fire drills and real emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of fire safety inspections, training sessions, incidents, and compliance activities, and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Health and Safety Manager.
• Continuous Improvement by analyzing data related to fire incidents and safety trends and recommending improvements to enhance fire safety protocols and training programs.

Professional Experience:

• Previous experience with GPB fire safety systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with fixed and non-fixed fire suppression systems in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with firefighting and fire behavior are desirable.
• Relevant qualification and experience in an Emergency Services Discipline at the level of Veteran Fire Fighter or equivalent

Education and specialized skills profile:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills.

Environment and Behavioral profile:

• Candidate will be exposed to loud noise that may exceed 87 decibels.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, combustible dust fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high in specific areas.
• Candidate must have the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.

Linguistic Profile:

• The Client embraces the diversity of languages, but most, if not all, communication verbal and written is preferred in English to successfully complete the appropriate scope of work.
• Proficiency in German would enable interaction with another specialist in the Client Group.

Mobility and Physical Requirement Profile:

• The work location is Barnwell, SC, and operates in a manufacturing environment.
• There is occasional lifting that may require handling of components.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, combustible dust fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Key relationships (internal and external stakeholders):

• Internal Stakeholders Include MDF, PT, KT, FUB, Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing, and Sales.
• External Stakeholders Include Vendors, Customers, 3rd Party Labs, and the Client Plants.

Disclaimer :

ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.

It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.