Fire Inspector

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Fire Protection Inspector is a part-time role that will assist the Global Technical Support Center (GTSC) by providing design plans and overseeing all facets of fire protection engineering operations. Our salary range for this position varies depending on experience and qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of Managers (Design and Project) on tasks related to Fire Protection Engineering, including but not limited to fire protection requirements, fire protection equipment, fire hazards, firefighting, and fire detection and alarm system (FDAS)
• Recommend changes to SFPE procedures and drawings/design documents. Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using well-defined engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems and engineering studies
• Apply sound engineering principles to provide technically correct, timely, and cost-effective recommendations Perform standard fire protection design tasks such as sprinkler design and criteria specification, preliminary hydraulic calculations, fire pump selection, and fire detection and alarm system layout
• Review A/E drawings for conformance with model and local codes, as well as NFPA standards
• Research models and local codes, as well as nationally recognized standards to assist in the development of alternate methods of code compliance
• Develop reports, letters, and memos (as necessary) with the assistance of other engineers
• Perform hazardous materials assessments in different facilities per requirements
• Continually expand and improve technical and business skills set under own initiative with instruction, guidance, and direction from others
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. 

Qualifications to be successful in the role: 

• Degree in any related course
• A licensed fire protection engineer or certified fire protection inspector is required
• With at least five years of related fire inspection experience
• Knowledgeable with local and international regulatory requirements as well as industry standards that are particular to fire protection, fire safety, and fire detection and alarm systems.
• Knowledgeable of current local and international codes and standards pertaining to fire protection, fire safety, fire detection, and alarm systems (e.g. UFC, IBC, NFPA, and BS standards
• Can respond quickly to fire protection technical inquiries/issues on short notice
• Has the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines under the guidance of a project/design manager or directly with the client
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Must be familiar with using the Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD
• Must be equipped to work and communicate remotely via Microsoft Teams, Skype, WebEx, and other virtual applications.
• Willing to be based in Subic, Zambales
  

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

Employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance with ADD&D
• Travel Insurance
• Strict Compliance with Government-Mandated Benefits
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• Annual Performance Review

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!