Fire Protection Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Fire Protection Inspecto r for our Client's J ersey City, NJ office .

Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Working at the World Trade Center site and other Port Authority Facility locations.
• Acceptance inspection and testing of fire protection and life safety systems on new construction or alteration projects.
• Providing work-around solutions for fire protection problems identified in the field.
• Attendance at meetings regarding fire protection and life safety systems and equipment.
• Review design documents for approval of fire protection and life safety systems
• Conducting inspections of fire protection and life safety systems in existing buildings.
• Review of code required inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Generate reports, memos, and other documentation.
• Night and weekend shifts may be required.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 9 years experience inspecting various types of fire protection systems and equipment including but not limited to fire pumps, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire / smoke dampers, and special suppression systems.
• Working knowledge of New York City and New Jersey Building and Fire Codes as well as NFPA Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
• Ability to pass a SWAC Background Check at High Level
• Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license - travel within the region will be required.
• Must be available to work alternate work hours on as needed basis.
• Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background check.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
• This role is subject to a client mandated drug / alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug / alcohol tests.

A copy of the client mandated drug / alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates / Bachelor's Degree
• NICET Certification in Fire Protection is desirable.
• Knowledge of NYS Building Code
• Knowledge of NFPA standards
• Experience with Agency Construction preferred.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Compensation and Benefits :

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary : $68,700- $117,920

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and / or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
30+ days ago