Fire Chief

Job Details

Job Location

Spring Hill (21372) - Spring Hill, TN

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

65,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

Job Shift

Job Category

Corporate

Description

• Responsible for supervision of fire prevention / protection and emergency response activities including Incipient Stage firefighting personnel.
• Reports to Site Security Management.
• Assures compliance with applicable General Motors Fire Prevention / Protection Manual as well as National Fire Prevention / Protection standards and regulations
• Conducts quarterly and annual review questions, as assigned, utilizing the Security Compliance System. Maintains associated Corrective Actions and Recommendations.
• Maintains a functional understanding of Security operations, policies and procedures.
• Interfaces with and provides fire prevention / protection guidance to management, appropriated General Motors personnel, regulatory agencies, including local and state fire authorities.
• Develops, implements, and supports programs for site-specific training as well as fire and safety related monthly exercises. Training may include fire suppression systems maintenance and testing, fire prevention, hot work permit issuance, emergency response planning, etc., as required by Government regulations and General Motors standards and guidelines.
• Ensures that pertinent training, inspection and maintenance records are in compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies and General Motors / policies and procedures.
• Audits facilities for compliance with General Motors policies and procedures regarding fire prevention / protection issues and ensures consistency.
• Coordinates fire equipment inspection / certification activities on site with the assures all records are maintained and in compliance with the required standards.
• Coordinates all impairments to fire protection systems and / or equipment to ensure that they are handled promptly and correctly. Assures all records are maintained and in compliance with required standards.
• May be responsible for research, obtaining quotes and entering information into GM purchase / procurement system to support replacement fire equipment or supplies according to local General Motors procedures.
• Where assigned (not common), may be responsible for structural firefighting operations, confined space rescue programs, and / or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• As assigned (not common) responsible for structural stage fire brigade training, emergency response and safety preparedness drills.
• Participates in Loss Prevention Survey.
• Responds to emergencies as outlined in local procedures.
• Participates in pre-emergency planning and assists in the implementation of the emergency plans with both facilities and outside emergency organizations. Coordinates fire department visits to the facility.
• Assures that all fire and related AIMS reports are completed and forwarded to the designated personnel. Identifies trends and ensures that appropriate corrective action is communicated and taken. Completes and provides follow up as needed.
• Attends meetings with plant management, engineering, quality assurance personnel and others regarding general inquiries from plant personnel to ensure proper fire prevention and protection requirements during new construction, planned renovations and demolition.
• Ensures hot work permit process is properly administered and maintained.
• May supervise security staff in fire functions.
• Makes recommendations on managerial methods in order to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures or implement cost reductions.
• Maintain data and records following General Motors Record Retention guidelines and requirements.
• Carries out all duties in an honest ethical manner

Qualifications

Salary : $65,000