System Safety & Fire Protection Specialist

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) NYC Transit is seeking a System Safety Specialist I to develop and implement fire/life safety policies, review designs for compliance, and perform on-site inspections of fire suppression/detection systems.

Responsibilities include acceptance testing, interagency emergency preparedness exercises, and collaboration with construction managers to ensure NFPA and local code compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety inspections and fire investigation cause & origin determination.
• Knowledge of fire safety related codes and standards including NFPA, NYC, NY State and International Building codes.
• Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of fire/life safety policies and procedures, interpretation of applicable codes and standards, review of design drawings and specifications for fire/life safety requirements, conducting field safety surveys and inspections.
• Also responsible for acceptance test witnessing and on-site inspections of new and existing fire suppression/detection systems;
• Responsible for coordinating/conducting interagency emergency preparedness exercises;
• Work with Construction Managers during installation of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with NFPA Standards and applicable local codes.
• Respond to and conduct investigation of fires that occur on the system that cause significant property damage or result in injuries to customers or employees.
• Must be available for emergency response duties (in company vehicle) and have a valid Driver's License.

Skills

Fire safety inspections

Fire investigation

Code compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Baccalaureate degree in engineering or safety

Master's degree substituted for 1 year experience

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) NYC Transit is seeking a System Safety Specialist I to develop and implement fire/life safety policies, review designs for compliance, and perform on-site inspections of fire suppression/detection systems.

Responsibilities include acceptance testing, interagency emergency preparedness exercises, and collaboration with construction managers to ensure NFPA and local code compliance.