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Fire Systems Manager
Enviva
Largest global producer of wood pellets used as low‑carbon bioenergy alternative to coal
Internal fire protection expert overseeing design, compliance, and safety in wood bioenergy facilities.
Support facilities in the development of Emergency Response Plans for fires and explosions and evaluate the effectiveness of plans through periodic drill
Review all vendor drawings & deliverables ensuring adherence to Enviva engineering specifications, good engineering practices, and relevant industry code.
Support development of proactive maintenance & reliability practices to ensure engineering controls for fire and explosion hazards are effective and reliable.
Drive consistency across project designs by implementing best practices with the goal of achieving companywide standardization.
Support internal Process (Dust) Hazard Analysis (PHA) to assess the risks and identify controls for mitigating fire and explosion hazards.
Implement sound engineering solutions for mitigating existing issues, drive continuous improvement, and introduce innovations where appropriate.
Travel to sites to support proper design & installation.
Partner with procurement to provide direction and conduct reviews on scope of work packages.
Facilitate problem solving and root cause investigations related to fire prevention and equipment with local maintenance, plant engineering, EHS, regional engineering and maintenance personnel.
Serve as Enviva internal subject matter expert for fire protection and respond to inquiries on system design and functionality.
What you bring
fire protection
nfpa
5 years
excel
problem solving
combustible dust
Minimum 2-year degree with preference in fire protection, emergency response, or other safety related field.
Strong problem-solving skills and the application of problem-solving tools such as cause mapping, 5 why, and 5S.
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
5 years of experience working fire protection in industrial manufacturing settings
Must be a self-starter with ability to prioritize workload.
Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail.
Experience in a wood products processing industry OR experience working in Fire Protection discipline for engineering
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Knowledge of equipment utilized for the prevention, detection, suppression, and mitigation of fire and explosion hazards including spark, thermal, and gas detection equipment, water and chemical suppression and isolation systems, application of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other inert gases, and explosion venting
Knowledge of equipment and techniques for fighting industrial fires
Experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis, Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes Effects Analysis or pro-active risk identification and assessment methodologies
On the job experience with combustible dust specific practices
Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Knowledge in fire water systems including industrial wet/dry sprinkler systems, fire water pumps both diesel and electric, hydrants and PIVs, etc.
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn other applications related to the job.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical and controls systems
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