Nuclear Plant Fire Protection Engineer

Holtec International; Covert Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Time-off programs

401(k) with employer match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Holtec Palisades in Covert, MI is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team. You will apply fire protection expertise to maintain code compliance and support readiness.

Responsibilities include NFPA code compliance, NRC/INPO inspections, testing and maintenance planning, design review, analyses, training, and incident prevention to support safe, economical nuclear plant operations.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of fire protection codes, standards, and regulations, including NFPA standards.
• Technical understanding of fire protection systems and nuclear power plant operations.
• Working knowledge of plant procedures, systems, and processes related to fire protection.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft desktop software.
• Outstanding communication, conflict management, and change management skills.
• Knowledgeable in probabilistic risk analysis methods and system analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in fire protection codes and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including NFPA standards.
• Prepares for and supports NRC/INPO pre-operational inspections related to fire protection systems.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of fire detection and suppression systems through testing and analysis.
• Reviews design and field changes for accuracy, impact on fire protection programs, and adequacy of functional testing.
• Develops and improves preventive maintenance tasks based on corrective actions, operating experience, and performance monitoring feedback.
• Develops and provides technical support for surveillance testing, fire protection pre-plans, impairment monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Ensures appropriate training, guidance, and reference materials are provided for station personnel involved in fire protection activities. Participates in and assesses fire drills and emergency response exercises.
• Reviews and responds to industry operating experience to incorporate lessons learned and best practices.
• Plans, organizes, and manages work to meet project schedules and adapt to changing priorities.
• Evaluates equipment failures, performs predictive and root cause analysis, and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides guidance and training to other employees and contractors on fire protection technical issues.
• Ensures engineering work aligns with the plant’s design basis and supports safe and economical nuclear plant operations.
• Controls engineering costs through resource optimization and tracking expenditures within budget parameters.
• Must be able and willing to complete 10CFR50.59 qualification.

Skills

NFPA standards

Nuclear power plant operations

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Probabilistic risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Holtec Palisades in Covert, MI is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team. You will apply fire protection expertise to maintain code compliance and support readiness.

Responsibilities include NFPA code compliance, NRC/INPO inspections, testing and maintenance planning, design review, analyses, training, and incident prevention to support safe, economical nuclear plant operations.