Fire Safety Specialist / Engineer I

Prism Maritime, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Maritime, LLC in Coronado, CA is seeking a Fire Safety Specialist/Engineer I to serve as Damage Control SME, conducting shipboard assessments, policy reviews, and training for shipboard Fire Marshals and Emergency Teams.

The role requires five years of experience aboard ship in Damage Control, with deep knowledge of shipboard firefighting systems and CNSP procedures; some travel may be required and a valid U.S. passport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working aboard ship in Damage Control.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in Damage Control across all classes of surface combatants.
• Thorough knowledge of damage control installed and portable system performance, operation, and technical specifications per NSTM and applicable technical publications.
• Working knowledge of major equipment/systems aboard naval ships, including operational and/or repair experience.
• Experience in damage control equipment, procedures, requirements and installation; ability to use judgment and adapt guidelines as appropriate.
• Knowledge of JFMM, NSTM, technical publications, INSURV policies and procedures, NAVSEA instructions, and Naval Surface Force directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspector and subject matter expert for policy and technical issues for shipboard firefighting.
• Plan all aspects of a Damage Control Fire Safety inspection aboard all surface combatant platforms.
• Provide technical guidance to Force Damage Control Officer, Program Managers and surface ships in compliance with CNSP instructions and policy.
• Monitor readiness and material condition of firefighting equipment on CNSP ships.
• Maintain liaison with NAVSEA and other CNSP directorates regarding major industrial availabilities.

Skills

Damage Control

Shipboard firefighting

Policy & compliance

Technical guidance

Inspection planning

Leadership

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

Fire Safety Specialist/Engineer I – Coronado, CA

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Fire Safety Assessment Program (FSAP) DC/FF Specialist serves as Damage Control subject matter expert in support of the CNSP Fire Safety Assessment Program (FSAP) and is responsible for conducting shipboard assessments, policy reviews, and training for shipboard Fire Marshals and In-port Emergency Teams. Minimum of five (5) years of experience working aboard ship in Damage Control.

Specific Description of Duties

• Lead inspector and subject matter expert for policy and technical issues for all aspects of shipboard firefighting both within and outside industrial facilities. Plans, executes, monitors short and long term strategy and process improvement efforts to improve the firefighting capabilities of ships in an industrial environment and by extension to ships overall.
• Plan all aspects of a Damage Control Fire Safety inspection aboard all surface combatant platforms including monitoring development of the Schedule of Events (SOE), analyzing required inputs from ship to be inspected, and building the FSAP Damage Control inspection and plan.
• Provide technical guidance to Force Damage Control Officer, Program Managers and surface ships in compliance with all CNSP instructions and policy for Shipboard Damage Control and Firefighting Systems, especially ships in maintenance availability.
• Monitor the readiness and material condition of surface ships firefighting equipment and associated supporting equipment for all CNSP surface ships in industrial availabilities through materiel Casualty Reports (CASREPs), assessments, inspections and other naval message traffic to identify material problem trends and potential class‑wide problem areas.
• Maintain liaison with counterparts at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Supervisory Activities, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), support contractors, Fleet Commanders, and other CNSP TYCOM Directorates and subordinate commands, in matters pertaining to planned major industrial availabilities.

Supervisory Controls

This position works under the general and technical direction of the Force Damage Control Officer, a GS‑13. The incumbent is delegated wide latitude for independently initiating action and is responsible for ensuring fire/ship safety requirements are included in project planning and are followed throughout availability execution.

Certificates, Qualifications, Education Requirements

• High School Education or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working aboard ship in Damage Control.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in Damage Control across all classes of surface combatants.
• Thorough knowledge of damage control installed and portable system performance, operation, and technical specifications per NSTM and applicable technical publications.
• Working knowledge of major equipment/systems aboard naval ships, including operational and/or repair experience.
• Experience in damage control equipment, procedures, requirements and installation; ability to use judgment and adapt guidelines as appropriate.
• Knowledge of JFMM, NSTM, technical publications, INSURV policies and procedures, NAVSEA instructions, and Naval Surface Force directives.
• Ability to conduct personal observation and planned studies to gather information, identify and analyze procedures, problems, and issues, and recommend correcting actions.
• Leadership of combined civilian‑military teams, balancing strengths and weaknesses to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Frequent temporary duty travel, approximately 50% of the time; may include overseas travel, requiring a valid U.S. Government No‑Fee Passport.
• Required to perform temporary additional duty on naval ships and/or at private shipyards with short notice.
• Must pass a pre‑employment medical exam.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license.

Additional Skills and Physical Requirements

• Office setting with adequate lighting, ventilation, and heating, approximately 50% of the time.
• Approximately 50% of the time will involve visiting industrial sites such as shipyards or aboard ships, requiring climbing ladders, entry into confined spaces, and exposure to high temperatures or noise levels; good physical health required.
• Work may be performed in environments with fumes, dust, noise, heat, chemicals, etc.; safety programs in place.

Security Clearance & Citizenship Requirements

• Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

EEO Statement

Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.