InPwr, Inc. is looking for a seasoned Fire Life Safety Commissioner to join our dynamic team! We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.
We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together.
Come Join our Team!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
- Paid vacation & holidays
- 401(k) company match
- 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
- Stable employment with a growing company
- Highly competitive salary
Essential Functions:
- Planning and Coordination: FLS commissioning professionals participate in the planning and coordination of commissioning activities related to fire protection and life safety systems. They work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
- System Verification and Testing: Verify that fire protection and life safety systems are installed correctly and perform functional testing to ensure they operate as intended. This may include testing fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, smoke control systems, emergency lighting, exit signage, and other fire and life safety equipment.
- Code Compliance: Ensure that all fire protection and life safety systems comply with applicable building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, and other regulatory requirements. They stay up to date with changes in regulations and standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Documentation: Document all aspects of the commissioning process, including test procedures, test results, equipment specifications, and any modifications or adjustments made during commissioning. Accurate documentation is essential for compliance, certification, and future reference.
- Integration Testing: In addition to individual system testing, FLS commissioning may involve integration testing to ensure that fire protection and life safety systems function correctly together as a cohesive unit. This includes testing communication interfaces, interlocks, and integration with building automation systems.
- Training: Provide training to building owners, operators, and occupants on the proper use and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems. This helps ensure that personnel are familiar with emergency procedures and can respond effectively in the event of a fire or other emergency.
- Deficiency Resolution: Identify and address any deficiencies or issues discovered during testing, working closely with contractors, engineers, and building owners to resolve problems and ensure that systems meet performance requirements.
- Emergency Response Planning: Assist in developing emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, fire drills, and emergency communication protocols.
- Occupancy Permit Compliance: Work to ensure that fire protection and life safety systems are fully commissioned and operational before a building is granted occupancy permits.
- Overall, a Fire, Life Safety commissioning role requires a thorough understanding of fire protection systems and building codes.
Other essential functions:
- Travel required to different sites. 75% of travel required.
- Perform a Daily report on site.
- Be professional in all aspects.
- Communicate professional to the GC, EC, and Owner
- Oversees meetings, schedules, and testing.
- Lead the FLS job and perform a daily meeting with Owner, GC, EC and others.
- FLS team lead on site.
- Responsible for expense reports and following company policies.
- Oversees the QA/QC and commissioning on their area of work.
- Able to create the Final Building report in conjunction with ECx, MCx and FLS.
- Strong Organizational and documentational.
Skills and Requirements:
- Certificates and Knowledge
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- 3-5 years of working experience
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA 10
- Complete all Safety Certifications
- Script development for L2-L5
- Daily Reports
- Knowledge of CAD, Bluebeam, others.
- Ability to work directly on site in GA, and ability to travel required
Working/ Environment/ Physical Demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Job Requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year.
- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities.
- Work in restricted areas.
- Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses always), respirator when required.
- Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40-50 hours per week.
EEO, Drug Free Workplace Safety has always been our priority. Along with the usual protocols to protect our workforce, vendors, and business partners, we’ve implemented additional safety standards, specifically in response to minimizing the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Along with CDC recommended guidelines associated with hand-sanitization and safe-distancing, we’ve established procedures to reduce exposure and susceptibility. These include providing personnel with appropriate PPE, limiting non-essential foot traffic, added cleaning protocols, and encouraging open lines of communication for feedback, questions, and concerns. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and drug screening. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment according to Federal Law.
Visit us at www.inpwrinc.com to apply online!
