Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities
2024-03-27
Full Time
Description
Tesla is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer at our Gigafactory in Austin, TX. This individual will play a key role on our facilities engineering team. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition into sustainable energy!
- Ensure the Fire Protection System is in compliance with all local & federal regulations and NFPA codes
- Maintain Fire System Network trouble and supervisory log with corrective actions
- Liaison with local Authority Having Justification (AHJ) such as: Local Fire Department
- Review Life Safety Drawings (AutoCAD, PDF, etc.)
- Develop and maintain site Life Safety System (LSS) maintenance records, inspections reports and procedures, SAT. Ensure the LSS System is in compliance with all local & federal regulations and NFPA codes. Support LSS design, install and testing of new equipment
- Drive a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality
- Support Fire and LSS design, install and testing of new equipment and assist in the commissioning of fire alarm, fire suppression, smoke control and life safety systems
- Bachelor?s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering/Technology, Controls, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience and sufficient fire prevention knowledge and skills
- Fire and Life Safety System Engineering experience. Certified Fire Protection Specialist, preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills, knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and risk analysis methods such as FMEA is a plus
- Ability to analyze existing systems and associated monitoring equipment to troubleshoot and resolve problems with fire controls systems and life safety controls system is a plus
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery and�work effectivley in a interrupt-drive, fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment
- Demonstrated strong customer service orientation and ability to take ownership for issue resolution