Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist - Engineering (EN102) as an Engagement Team Member generally located across the Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina, supporting Environmental Management Sector requirements to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as an Engineering Functional Area Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist (EN102) under Labor Category: Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) at Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina.  Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist - Engineering (EN102) work collaboratively as part of the ProSidian Engagement Team as Exempt personnel.  Dedicated Planned Labor Hours (DPLH) of 2080 Straight Time (ST) Estimated Annual Quantity (Hrs. Per Yr.) | 200 Overtime Time (OT) Estimated Annual Quantity (Hrs. Per Yr.). 

This is a Labor Hour Subcontract or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position, and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian-employed W-2 Position.  The role(s) are located at Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina with identified Work Site Address (121 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801, USA) providing Engineering functions working to provide BOA Support Services for multiple department requirement Service Areas (SA) for Savannah River Remediation LLC (The SRMC/LW Contractor) at the U.S. Department of Energy | Savannah River Site (DOE-SRS) in Aiken, SC to support the evolving needs of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist - Engineering (EN102)

Serve as a Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist (Fire Protection Engineer) in support of ongoing operations at Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC in Aiken, South Carolina.  The primary purpose of this position is to perform internal fire protection-related assessments and observations; analyze the results of both internal and external fire protection-related assessments; and work with Fire Protection Engineers (FPE), Design Authority Engineers (DAE) and Facility Operations personnel to effect resolutions to identified issues, gaps, and vulnerabilities in the Fire Protection Program. 

• Perform internal fire-protection assessments and observations.
• Analyze internal and external assessment results to identify program issues, gaps, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities.
• Review and extract relevant information from assessments, program documents, procedures, and technical reports with little or no supervision.
• Develop, maintain, and administer fire-protection databases covering Standards/Requirements Identification Documents (S/RIDs), NFPA requirements, and the Fire Protection Database System (FPDS).
• Perform causal analyses using Causal Analysis System/Technique (CST) inputs and other assessment sources to support root-cause remediation and proactive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Fire Protection Engineers, Design Authority Engineers, and Facility Operations personnel to resolve identified deficiencies.
• Revise or develop procedures, training protocols, and implementation actions supporting compliance with DOE-STD-1066-2012 and SRS Site Manual 2Q. 

STANDARD DUTIES:

1. Analyze, review, assess, and extract relevant information from assessments, program documents, procedures, and technical reports with little or no superv1s1on
2. Support development, maintenance, and administration of Fire Protection-related databases regarding S/RID and NFPA requirements, including, but not limited to, the Fire Protection Database System
3. Perform Causal Analyses using CST and other assessment-related sources to assist in effectively designing and implementing both root cause-based remediation and proactive-based resolution
4. Work with FPEs, DAEs, and Operations personnel to revise/develop procedures, revise/develop training protocol, and develop/recommend other implementation actions as needed to support compliance with DOE-STD-1066-2012 and Site Manual 2Q.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist - Engineering (EN102) (EN102) Candidates:

• Prior experience implementing S/RID requirements, including Safety Basis requirements, at the Savannah River Site.
• Prior quality-assurance auditor experience.
• Prior causal-analysis experience.
• Conduct of Operations training.
• Operational Readiness Review experience or comparable readiness-assessment experience.
• Familiarity with electronic document-control and configuration-management systems used in nuclear or chemical facilities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering and operations organizations.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Business, Communications, Education or Engineering, with 10 years equivalent experience in project I technical support or document /configuration control in/ nuclear/chemical facilities/environment.   

• Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience in project or technical support, document control, or configuration control within a nuclear-facility, chemical-facility, or comparable highly regulated environment.
• A combination of qualifying education and directly relevant experience must demonstrate the technical depth required for the assignment.
• Prior experience implementing S/RID requirements, including Safety Basis requirements, at the Savannah River Site.
• Prior quality-assurance auditor experience.
• Prior causal-analysis experience.
• Conduct of Operations training.
• Operational Readiness Review experience or comparable readiness-assessment experience.
• Familiarity with electronic document-control and configuration-management systems used in nuclear or chemical facilities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering and operations organizations.

Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist - Engineering (EN102) Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFP301367 Fire Protection Engineer (Engineering Services) and provide BOA Support Services for multiple department requirement Service Areas (SA) for Savannah River Remediation LLC (The SRMC/LW Contractor) at the U.S. Department of Energy | Savannah River Site (DOE-SRS) in Aiken, SC to support the evolving needs of the organization.

Skills Required

• Primarily focused on Fire Protection Program Improvement Support Specialist initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Engineering Functional Area Activities. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Candidate must be familiar with electronic document control and configuration management systems (e.g. SRS Linking Document Database (LDD) or Fire Protection Database System (FPDS))
• Candidate must have prior experience with S/RID requirements (e.g. Safety Basis) implementation at SRS.
• Candidate must have prior QA auditor experience
• Candidate must have prior Causal Analysis experience
• Candidate must have Conduct of Operations training
• Candidate must have Operational Readiness Review or comparable expenence.
• Candidate must have interpersonal skills so as to establish and cultivate positive working relationships and interfaces with both internal and external customers
• Candidate must be fluent in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point       

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Electronic document control and configuration management, including SRS Linking Document Database (LDD) and/or Fire Protection Database System (FPDS).
• S/RID, Safety Basis, NFPA, and fire-protection compliance requirements.
• Quality-assurance auditing and evidence-based assessment.
• Causal analysis, root-cause analysis, corrective-action development, and CST application.
• Technical document review, requirements extraction, database administration, and records accuracy.
• Procedure development, procedure revision, and training-protocol development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Analytical judgment and critical thinking.
• Technical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Independent work planning and initiative.
• Root cause and systems thinking.
• Regulatory and procedural compliance orientation.
• Database and information-management discipline.
• Technical writing and documentation.
• Collaboration across engineering, operations, quality assurance, and training functions.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to cultivate positive internal and external working relationships.
• Sound professional judgment when handling assessment findings and corrective actions.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Personal vehicles operated by Candidate must have valid registration
• Supports ongoing Savannah River Mission Completion operations in Aiken, South Carolina.
• Functions as a fire-protection program-improvement specialist and may be referred to as a Fire Protection Engineer within the assignment context.
• Primary interfaces include Fire Protection Engineers, Design Authority Engineers, Facility Operations personnel, internal assessors, and external assessors.
• Work emphasizes program assurance, requirements traceability, corrective-action effectiveness, and sustained compliance.

Key governing references include DOE-STD-1066-2012, Savannah River Site Manual 2Q, applicable NFPA requirements, S/RID requirements, and Safety Basis controls.

The position is assessment- and improvement-oriented rather than primarily design-oriented.

• Success depends on converting assessment evidence into practical procedures, training changes, database updates, remediation actions, and proactive risk-reduction measures.

Work is expected to be performed in close coordination with site personnel and within established SRS conduct-of-operations, quality-assurance, document-control, and configuration-management processes.

Other Details

Work Hours:  A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRS utilizes various work schedules, including 5/8s (8 hours/ day; five days per week), 4/1Os (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). A 4/10 schedule is preferred. Work week excludes SRS holidays.

• Standard workweek: 40 hours.
• Available schedules may include 5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s.
• A 4/10 schedule is preferred.
• The workweek excludes Savannah River Site holidays.

SECURITY: Security clearance is not required.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

1. Personal Effectiveness – The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently to achieve consistent, impactful results.
2. Continuous Learning – Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.
3. Leadership – Inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.
4. Client Service – Delivering responsive, high-quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
5. Business Management – Coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.
6. Business Development – Identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.
7. Technical Expertise – Applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.
8. Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership) – Generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industry direction through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio; and able to quickly learn other tools as needed.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio; and able to quickly learn other tools as needed.
• Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors.
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo within a community they enjoy and among teams that work well together.
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference.
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow, and to view the world as their classroom.

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights - Your health and well-being are vital to ProSidian. We invest in employees to support health and work-life balance. Our Employee Benefits Program promotes your health and well-being, including benefits for Full-Time Employees.

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range is competitive and includes health benefits, pre-tax employee benefits, and incentives. The company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month to the selected medical and dental plans, with the contributions deducted pre-tax.
• Group Medical / Dental / Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with providers to offer eligible employees a range of medical and dental plans, including high-deductible health plans and PPOs, as well as high- and low-vision plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: The 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan allows eligible employees to save for retirement through various investment options and access to a financial planner. It operates as a pre-tax Safe Harbor plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees may use PTO for vacations, doctor's appointments, or personal events.  These benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, three sick days, 10 ProSidian holidays, and government holidays.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that provide eligible employees with a comprehensive Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and associated tax benefits.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We aim to support your financial success with a Purchasing Discounts and Savings Plan through the Corporate Perks Benefit Program, offering eligible employees discounts on everyday products and services.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, a security clearance is necessary for engagement teams managing sensitive work in the Federal Marketplace.  Security clearance is a valuable asset in your professional portfolio, enhancing your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian can offer up to $5,000 in bonuses for referrals who remain employed for 90 days, based on candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting work, performance incentives are tied to each new client that employees assist in pursuing and supporting.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs let you cover eligible healthcare and daycare costs on a pre-tax basis. You estimate your annual expenses and allocate part of each paycheck to your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can choose supplemental life insurance.  D&D covers death or dismemberment resulting solely from an accident.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to offer income protection during your recovery from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian is committed to equal opportunity employment, assessing qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.  All information is kept confidential in line with EEO standards.  The company supports the Hiring Our Heroes Program and the "I Hire Military" Initiative, encouraging all applicants—including veterans—to apply.  Our core value, "Honor Above All," emphasizes integrity, overcoming challenges, and striving for excellence.  To apply, visit https://www.prosidian.com/careers/ or send your resume, salary expectations, and job title or code to careers @ ProSidian.com.  Only qualified candidates will be reviewed.  Please make sure your subject line is clear and properly formatted.  Application – [Job Title] – [Job Ref Code] – [Your Full Name].

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Compensation: 150000 to 200705 (USD) (YEARLY)