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Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

**Job Scope:** Ensure that the site can maintain its ongoing fire suppression, fire life safety, and future systems project needs.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

+ Approve all site fire protection & life safety Management of Change (MOC) requests.

+ Site MOC Team representative for the Site Fire Safety Leadership Team

+ Coordinate all design/installation/pre-commissioning/Commissioning/County Permitting.

+ Write all fire protection & life safety MOC Requests, Start-ups & Closures for the entire site.

+ Coordinate, review & approve all data input to Documentum for fire protection documents and Blueprint Files (BPFs).

+ Liaison between the site and Chesterfield County Fire and EMS for all fire building permits, inspections, and fire safety issues.

+ Coordinate and assist the site fire inspector and vendors with monthly & annually scheduled testing with all fire suppression, alarm, and detection systems located throughout the Spruance DuPont site, to ensure reliability of equipment during emergency situations and to meet NFPA, state, local regulatory guidelines, and standards.

+ Participate on site cost and capital improvement project teams with specific responsibility to define all fire protection and life safety requirements.

+ Represent Fire and Life Safety on all project Process Hazard Reviews (PHR’s), technical, aspects, and operational.

+ Responsible for management of all design implementation, and procedural documentation of all fire life safety equipment

+ Member of Site Fire Safety Leadership Team and Responsible Care Core Team.

+ Assist site fire protection maintenance in code interpretation and trouble shooting.

+ Assist, review, and approve all site fire safety and EH&S manual fire and life safety procedures.

+ Participate in all site 1st Party fire protection and life safety auditing.

+ Participate and or conducted with 1st and 2nd Party Fire and Life Safety Audits throughout the corporation.

Ideal Background

**Education:** Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Public Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field from an accredited university is preferred.

**Experience:** This position requires 3+ years of relevant experience as either VDFP 1031 Fire Inspector I/II or NFPA Certified Fire Inspector (CFI I/II). (Only one is required). Minimum 3 years’ experience in the fire protection field.

Minimum 3 years’ experience of fire plans review or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

+ 3+ years’ experience with interpretation, knowledge and application of state, federal, and local codes and requirements pertaining to commonwealth of Virginia Fire Code, NFPA-National Fire Protection Association, OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ANSI-American National Standards Institute, IBC-International Building codes NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, IBC, guidelines, and additional pertinent government and local codes.

+ Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a fire safety specialist or equivalent.

+ Minimum 3+ years’ experience of fire and life safety inspections, testing & maintenance of fire suppression systems, alarm systems and detection systems.

+ Complete Site-Specific Stage I & II fire safety resources with one year of employment

+ NFPA Certified Fire & Life Safety Specialist (CFLSS) Not required but within two years of employment.

+ NICET Level I or II Fire Alarm Certification or must complete certification testing within two years of employment.

+ Working knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, client and company requirements for Health and Safety including OSHA regulations.

+ Working knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and Safety principles and practices.

+ Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.

+ Ability to deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.

+ Extreme attention to detail.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects efficiently and effectively.

+ Ability to perform work on an HSE project as directed, conduct required activities, maintain required documentation, and construct a meaningful report of activities.

+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power-Point.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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