Fire Safety Supervisor Full Time

Washington Corporations Is Now Hiring for Fire Safety Supervisor
The Fire Safety Supervisor at Vancouver Shipyards is responsible for ensuring the fire safety of all personnel and property in vessel construction. They will work to identify potential fire hazards and to develop strategies to prevent and mitigate them. This will include participating in the development of fire safety training and related programs, inspection of fire and life safety equipment, evaluation/auditing of hot work practices, and supporting the strategic planning of fire suppression and prevention systems as vessels reach full consolidation.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver

What you’ll do

• Conduct regular inspections of vessels to identify potential fire hazards, inspect fire safety equipment and verify adherence to applicable standards and work processes.
• Work with Ship Management to correct deficiencies and assist in the planning and implementation of preventative measures.
• Review and update fire safety plans to ensure that compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance requirements is maintained.
• Provide safety training to stakeholders on fire safety practices. Educate workers in the field about potential hazards and controls related to fire risk.
• Provide training to Fire Watch personnel to carry out Fire Prevention/ fire watch duties throughout the stages of ship construction.
• Administer daily toolbox talks and work orders to the Fire Watch team.
• Support the HSE and Services Managers in planning, executing, and improving fire and emergency preparedness.
• Provide input and strategic direction on processes and training associated with the risk of fire.
• Participate and facilitate investigations relating to incidents and emergencies stemming from fires and fire-related events.
• Assist in the training, planning, and coordination of Seaspan’s Fire Brigade and Confined Space Emergency Response Team. Working with contractors to facilitate certified training.
• Ensure operability of monitor panels and systems used to manage internal alarm and suppression systems.
• Restructure ERT training program, carry out quarterly confined space rescue drills, oversee the development of Emergency Response Roster.
• Working alongside Safety Admin in the auditing process for all Emergency Response members – Ensuring training is up-to-date and compliant with WorkSafe requirements.
• Scheduling Fire Response and Emergency Response Personnel in conjunction with production needs.
• Inventory, track, and maintain emergency response rescue gear, facilitate purchasing of new equipment.
• Create an asset tracking system of high valued emergency response gear through Hilti tracking system.
• Work with the Fire Rescue Lead to organize joint training exercises with emergency response agencies throughout the north shore.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelors, Technical Certificate, or other formal training in fire safety and fire suppression systems.
• Experience working in fire safety or related fields.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations, in particular: BC fire code, NFPA Standards, BC Building Codes, and OHSR Requirements.
• Strong communication skillset including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work as an integrated member of a team.
• Familiarity and understanding with integrated fire monitoring systems.
• Availability to workday and afternoon shifts, depending on work needs.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and access confined spaces without undue increase in risk.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Access to Pemberton campus gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $106,900 – $128,300. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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