R&I Fire Protection Engineer
Carlisle Construction Materials

Job Info

The Fire Protection Engineer, R&I is responsible to lead the development of a fire test lab, including design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of large and small-scale fire testing equipment. This role will require calibration and troubleshooting of associated test equipment and ensuring test results align with third-party labs. The Fire Protection Engineer will work with scientists across various product lines to execute internal and external fire test programs, including testing, reporting and interpretation of data. The Fire Protection Engineer will develop and document all essential knowledge related to operation of fire test equipment, with an emphasis on safety. This role will also require leadership in codes and standards development related to fire testing in the built environment.

This job will be performed Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional work beyond these hours to meet project deadlines or attend stakeholder meetings. The position will require approximately 25% travel throughout the calendar year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* 60% - Development and Operation of Fire Test Lab

* Lead the planning, development, commissioning, and operation of a full-scale fire lab
* Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to facilitate setup of the lab
* Ensure all equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications
* Operate fire test equipment, with an emphasis on safety and accuracy
* Document methods and train others
* Collaborate with equipment suppliers and CCM scientists/engineers to develop experimental test methods
* Manage all relevant test data, include reporting and interpretation of results
* 20% - Leverage Combustion Science to Accelerate New Product Development

* Leverage knowledge of fire testing and combustion of polymeric materials to accelerate code approvals for new product development programs
* Utilize insights related to combustion mechanisms to aid in designing new products
* Assist with specimen preparation as needed, including building of full-scale test assemblies for R&I test programs
* 10% - Maintenance and Troubleshooting

* Perform fire test equipment calibration
* Troubleshoot issues with fire test equipment, relying on equipment vendors as needed
* Perform routine fire test equipment maintenance
* 10% - Codes and Standards Development

* Provide leadership in codes and standards development while advocating for fire safety
* Participate in ASTM committees as it relates to fire test standard development
* Participate in building code development as it relates to fire test standards and compliance
* Expectation to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset
* Other Duties as Assigned by Manager

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge

* All Safety practices
* Comprehensive understanding of fire testing equipment operation and design, including knowledge related to fire test methods
* Knowledge relating to calibration, troubleshooting and method improvement
* Data analysis, interpretation, and performance of engineering calculations
* Leadership and problem-solving
* Familiarity with NFPA codes, building codes and fire codes
* Fundamental knowledge of combustion behavior of polymeric materials
* Knowledge related to fire protection engineering
* Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Safe practices related to fire testing

Skills

* Engineering

* Perform engineering calculations related to design of fire test equipment
* Apply relevant engineering, physics, combustion science principles and equations to fire test scenarios
* Leadership Skills

* Decision making
* Problem solving
* Strategic Thinking
* Negotiation
* Influence
* Demonstration of safe practices
* Ability to train others
* Project Management

* Develop and manage project timelines
* Estimation of costs and managing of budgets
* Ensuring projects meet safety and quality standards
* Communicate challenges effectively and develop corrective actions
* Data Analysis

* Test output interpretation
* Data analysis
* Statistical calculations
* Ability to use data-driven decision making
* Perform calculations to extrapolate small-scale fire test results to large-scale applications
* Equipment Operation

* Operation of fire-test equipment and other associated lab equipment, with an emphasis on safety
* Interpretation of ASTM and UL methods
* Maintenance

* Mechanical troubleshooting skills
* Ability to perform light maintenance tasks under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor
* Construction

* Ability to use basic tools (drill, hammer, saws), to construct full-scale test assemblies
* Communication Skills

* Effectively communicate results and challenges to scientists, technicians, maintenance, management, and third-party vendors
* Effectively and concisely generate written reports summarizing test results
* Effective oral communication
* Presentation of highly technical information to stakeholders and peers
* Interface effectively with architects, engineers, and scientists

* Computer literacy

* Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab

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Required:

* Education - Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Fire Science (or related discipline)
* Experience

* Five or more years as an engineer in fire testing or related field

Preferred:

* Education - Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Fire Science (or related discipline)
* Experience

* Five or more years as an engineer in fire testing or related field and two or more years of experience operating fire test equipment
* Fire Protection Specialist Certification (CFPS)

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