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Job Title: Fire Protection Specialist
Department: Environmental Health & Safety Team
Shift: Core Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Fire Protection Sr. Specialist
Type: Exempt; Full-time

We are looking for a reliable Fire Protection Specialist to coordinate, support, and actively participate in all matters related to fire detection and suppression systems for the Tennessee plant complex. This includes partnering with engineering and other contract support to identify issues, evaluate alternative solutions, and provide recommendations to project management and site leadership. Ensure adequate design, installation, and maintenance of life safety systems. To partner closely with authority to ensure timely project execution.

• Oversee the successful execution of our fire detection and suppression system projects
• Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget
• Visit construction site to review building design and determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems
• Manage installation by regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and provide guidance to installation technicians
• Provide advice to designers, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevent equipment and techniques
• Review planning, programming, architectural, and engineering design documents, specifications, and other technical documents to validate compliance with codes and standards
• Authority having jurisdiction interface for permitting and/or inspection
• Be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to our quality standards
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional team including project managers, general contractors, engineers, estimators, installation technicians, and authority having jurisdiction to ensure seamless project coordination and successful project outcomes
• Participate in weekly project meetings onsite or online with global team
• Develop submittal packages for review, approvals and permitting
• Manage project documentation and identify change orders
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education:

• (Required) high school diploma or GED

Experience:

• (Required) 3+ years of relevant experience

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.