Senior Fire Systems Engineer- Walt Disney World Resort
Company: Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Job Description:
What do cool air in the Cinderella's Castle, building lights in
Epcot World Showplace, and the vertical turbine pumps at Animal
Kingdom's Kali River Rapids have in common? They are all things
that Guests enjoy at Walt Disney World's Parks and Resorts and they
all rely on fire protection systems. As a Senior Fire Protection
Engineer, you would be an essential part of a team of professionals
that make our Parks and Resorts safe, sustainable, and brimming
with Disney "magic."Being a Senior Fire Systems Engineer at Disney
is different, not only because of the variety of systems and
projects, but also because our engineers are called upon to be
thought-partners at the very early stages of development, and are
empowered to act for ongoing projects and maintenance.At Disney,
the scope of a Senior Fire Systems Engineer work is remarkable.
Every day as a Senior Fire Systems Engineer is different! On any
given day, you might provide expertise in the following areas:1.
Fire protection2. Life safety3. Building and fire codes4. Fire
hazard and risk assessment of materials and processes5. Fire and
smoke spread6. Industrial fire hazards7. Fire investigation support
You will report to the Manager of the Sustaining Team
Responsibilities : The primary responsibilities will be in
providing fire protection engineering support for all lines of
business at the Disney World Parks and Resorts for capital projects
and for facility sustaining engineering support.
- Work on variety of facility assets that support amusement
facilities
- Systems accountabilities include:
- fire detection and alarm
- automatic sprinkler
- water-based fire protection systems including water supplies
and fire pumps
- smoke control and smoke management systems
- means of egress, exiting, and emergency movement of people and
crowds in public assembly
- commercial cooking fire protection
- special hazards fire protection systems, life safety systems,
building automation and controls
- explosion protection
- You will operate in an environment of diverse general
engineering knowledge in other areas such as codes, hazardous
materials storage, use, and handling; gas alarm systems; elevator,
conveyance, and ride safety; pyrotechnics; OSHA and general safety
Job tasks for the Senior Fire Systems Engineer include:
- Field engineering support; technical input for inspection,
testing, and maintenance
- Investigation, root cause and failure analysis
- Design systems including calculations, drawings, and
submittals
- Review system designs developed by project design teams for
accuracy, compliance with WDW standards and guiding principles,
quality and completeness
- Recommend system improvements, enhancements and
replacements.
- Proactively interface and consult with WDW lines of business,
engineering services teams, and project managers to provide world
class engineering support Basic Qualifications :
- In-depth knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes
and Standards
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
- 8+ years of experience in fire protection design related work
or fire protection consulting Preferred Qualifications :
- Specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and
mixed-use facilities
- Knowledge in the application of computer modeling tools for
fire and smoke spread and timed egress analysis (CFD, PyroSim,
Pathfinder)
- Experience with codes and standards development, including
committee involvement (e.g. NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, FBC)
- Experience with fire testing and regulatory application of fire
test methods to building materials
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with testing and commissioning of fire and life
safety systems Required Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering Or related
field
- Bachelors in Engineering Preferred Education :
- Masters Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
Additional Information : Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a
rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes
health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special
extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits
and perks at Safety22
Keywords: Parks, Experiences and Products, Bakersfield , Senior Fire Systems Engineer- Walt Disney World Resort, Other , Bakersfield, California
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