ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Fire Protection Engineer to join our team supporting the Nevada National Security Site! This position is full-time and will be based out of Mercury, Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection programmatic implementation support at various NNSS and NLV facilities.

• Perform, create, and develop:

  • fire protection assessments,

  • fire hazards analysis,

  • fire risk assessments,

  • equivalencies & exemptions,

  • design reviews,

  • procedure reviews,

  • life safety code analysis, and

  • system walk-downs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Must have experience with DOE facilities and fire protection in nuclear facilities.

• Must have good analytical capability to resolve complex fire protection issues with code interpretation, applicability, and implementation.

• Must have experience with Notifier voice fire alarm and detection, hybrid fire extinguishing systems, and fire hazards analysis preparation per DOE-STD-1066.

• Must have experience in fire protection with underground facilities.

Desired Skills

• NICET certifications.

About the Site

The NNSA's Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) helps ensure the security of the United States and its allies by supporting the stewardship of the nuclear deterrent, providing emergency response capability and training, and contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives. It executes unique national-level experiments, supports national security customers, manages the legacy of the nuclear deterrent, and provide long-term environmental stewardship for site missions (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.