Fire Protection Systems Engineer

Role Summary

Senior Facilities Fire Prevention Systems Engineer responsible for Fire Protection/Fire Alarm engineering support at Amgen’s Ohio and regional sites, collaborating with HVAC/Utilities/Architectural SMEs, insurers, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's, and A&E/Construction Management to deliver code-compliant, cost-effective life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to lead fire prevention systems designs (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, gas detection, fire code, and FM insurance) for facilities & utilities capital projects (both GMP and non GMP)
• Interact with Factory Mutual, our insurance provider, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's
• Interact with A&E and Construction Management firms to deliver projects on budget and schedule
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and fire systems issues in the field
• Ensure optimal and cost-effective, code compliant, and insurance optimized facilities and utility systems
• Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Support development of life cycle management strategies for facility fire protection, fire alarm, and hazardous gases life safety systems

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree
• Required: Master’s degree and 2 years of Operations or Engineering experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Operations or Engineering experience
• Required: Associate’s degree and 8 years of Operations or Engineering experience
• Required: High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations or Engineering experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Fire Protection/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Architectural Engineering or related technical field (NICET 1-IV in Fire Alarm and/ or Fire Protection)
• Preferred: 5+ years experience in engineering in a manufacturing support environment with some experience of GMPs in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology, Semi-conductor industries, Naval or Merchant Marine
• Preferred: Experience managing projects of small/medium size from concept to funding approval/execution requirements definition, options analysis, all design phases/review/approval
• Preferred: Experience with Commissioning up of facilities & fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, gas detection and alarm systems
• Preferred: Experience with freezers/cold rooms, HVAC systems, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow benches, chiller & cooling tower systems, fire protection, fire alarm, close loop pumping systems, electrical systems/motor controls, building automation, chemical storage & handling, H-occupancies, laboratory equipment/laboratory gasses, vacuum systems, boilers and steam/condensate handling, compressed air/gases, cryo-gases, fuel handling systems, tank farm, data centers, architectural/roofing systems, elevators, material handling equipment, warehouses & loading dock equipment, parking structures, underground piping/utilities
• Preferred: Detailed understanding of Building Codes, including chemical usage & hazardous classification
• Preferred: Direct experience and familiarity with FM Insurance Loss Prevention Data Sheets, FM Approvals, and FM RoofNAV
• Preferred: Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, state IBC/ IFC) including understanding of cGMPs
• Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred: Interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team based environment
• Preferred: Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional project teams and embrace a team-based culture
• Preferred: Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 20%