Fire Protection Systems Engineer

Role Overview

• Responsible for providing Fire Protection/Fire Alarm engineering support and collaboration with HVAC/Utilities/Architectural SMEs at the Amgen Ohio and regional sites.
• 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

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations or Engineering experience
• 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 )
• 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.
• Experience managing projects of small/medium size from concept to funding approval/execution requirements definition, options analysis, all design phases/review/approval
• Experience with Commissioning up of facilities & fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, gas detection and alarm systems
• 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/gasses, cryo-gasses, fuel handling systems, tank farm, data centers, architectural/roofing systems, elevators, material handling equipment, warehouses & loading dock equipment, parking structures, underground piping/utilities
• Detailed understanding of Building Codes, including chemical usage & hazardous classification
• Direct experience and familiarity with FM Insurance Loss Prevention Data Sheets, FM Approvals, and FM RoofNAV
• Direct experience with regulated environments ( i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, state IBC/ IFC) including understanding of cGMPs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team based environment.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional projects teams and embrace a team-based culture
• Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ability to travel 20%.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
• group medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible.