Fire Systems Manager

Overview

Lead fire protection engineering, training, and safety compliance across Enviva sites.

Key Responsibilities

• fire systems
• emergency plans
• kpi management
• process analysis
• maintenance reliability
• training

Tasks

-Champion consistency across our sites and projects by implementing leading practices with the goal of achieving companywide consistency. -Implement sound engineering solutions for mitigating existing issues, drive continuous improvement, and introduce innovations where appropriate. -Serves as the point of communication for existing fire systems equipment and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) support. -Support facilities in the development of Emergency Response Plans for fires and explosions -Actively Identifies controls to improve the mitigation of fire and explosion hazards and manage follow-up actions to ensure their effective implementation. -Lead the education and training of our Teams on fire protection systems to improve overall performance and compliance. -Support / lead our internal Process and Dust Hazard Analysis (PHA/DHA) -Serve as Enviva internal subject matter expert for fire protection equipment and processes. -Lead the creation and management of effective KPI -Facilitate problem solving and contributing factor investigations related to fire prevention and incidents, working closely with plant teams, engineering, EHS, and others. -Contribute to the development of proactive maintenance & reliability practices to ensure that the controls for fire and explosion systems are effective and reliable.

Requirements

• fire protection
• sprinkler systems
• dust hazard
• nfpa
• excel
• problem solving

What You Bring

-5 years of experience working with fire protection in industrial manufacturing settings -self-starter with ability to prioritize workload. -Knowledge in fire water systems including industrial wet/dry sprinkler systems, fire water pumps both diesel and electric, hydrants and PIVs, etc. -Familiarity with water- and chemical-based suppression and isolation systems -On the job experience with combustible dust specific practices -Must be data-driven and possess a high level of attention to detail. -Minimum 2-year degree with preference in fire protection, emergency response, or other safety related field. -Knowledge of inert gas applications, including nitrogen and carbon dioxide -Proficiency in spark, thermal, and gas detection technologies -Experience with fire and explosion hazard prevention, detection, suppression, and mitigation systems Proficiency in spark, thermal, and gas detection technologies -Understanding of explosion venting techniques and related safety protocols -Experience in a wood products processing industry OR experience working in Fire Protection discipline -Strong problem-solving skills and the application of problem-solving tools such as cause mapping, 5 why, and 5S. -Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn other applications related to the job. -Experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis/Dust Hazard Analysis -Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills. -Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards -Effective communicator who can help our Teams understand our systems, their functions, and leading diagnostic / maintenance practices

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About Enviva

-It became the world’s top producer of industrial wood pellets. -Headquartered in Maryland with pellet plants across the U.S. Southeast and global exports. -Established its reputation through large long-term deals displacing coal in heavy industries. -Scaled operations significantly after its IPO in 2015 and full corporation conversion in 2022. -File for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2024 due to commodity-price risks and debt. -Plans to complete its Alabama plant and cut $1 billion in debt as part of restructuring. -Focuses on projects including pellet plants, deep-water terminals, and contracts for hard-to-decarbonize sectors. - sources low-value wood fiber and sawdust, converting waste into energy pellets. -Operates a global network with proprietary production and logistics via waterways and ports.

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Visa Sponsorship

-this position is not eligible for visa support.