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Champions best practices in planning, implementation and integration of fire-related systems and life safety administrative controls across the Avangrid enterprise.\nDevelops and maintains fire prevention and life safety programs, policies, procedures and Technical Specifications.\nPerforms oversight and coordination of facility emergency pre- planning and evacuation training.\nProvide technical support for passive fire protection practices and strategies.\nDevelop, coordinate and manage special projects as assigned to continually improve Fire Protection and Physical Security Programs.\nThis position is a senior level position responsible for supporting diverse occupancies over a large geographic territory. The candidate shall have well developed analytical and interpersonal skills capable of working with a high degree of independence yet seeking guidance and direction when appropriate. They must have excellent presentation and communication skills; comfortable facilitating subject matter discussion with mid and senior level Company leaders.\nKey Responsibilities\nEnsures all Avangrid and Holding Company Affiliates comply with applicable fire protection and life safety regulatory requirements.\nFunctions as a Company subject matter expert (SME) and interprets as the authority having jurisdiction applicable fire protection, life safety, and facility emergency management regulations. Conducts fire and life safety audits to assure compliance, cost-effective physical designs and appropriate administrative controls are established/maintained.\nWorks with Building Asset Management (BAM) for all Avangrid Holding Company affiliates to develop, maintain and incorporate needed passive fire protection features for the conservation of life and property in existing, remodeled or new facilities.\nDevelop, implement and maintain with stakeholders approved fire prevention, emergency planning, and evacuation programs for occupied locations under their responsibility.\nReviews and provides SME guidance to Building Asset Management (BAM) on the creation and installation of emergency evacuation route maps.\nCollaborates with Physical Security Operations to provide 1st responder training to local regional and governmental agencies.\nEstablish, manage and administer OpEx/CapEx budgets collaborating with the Business Management and Procurement Departments\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation & Experience Required:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or related Safety or Emergency Management discipline with applicable emphasis in fire and life safety;\n8 years of broad based experience in fire protection and facility emergency management program administration\n5 years project/program experience in fire protection system installation and retrofit; this shall include experience with building structures and systems that must be interfaced with during applicable construction activities.\nExperience/Training:\nExperience in electric, gas and wind utility operations are a plus. This includes operating systems, infrastructure and field operations.\nDemonstrated ability building collaborative relationships both up and down the Organizational Structure through multiple operating companies over a vast geographic territory.\nDemonstrated experience interpreting and applying established fire and life safety codes (NFPA Standards, ICC Fire and Building Codes, ADA and NSI A117.1 Accessibility, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Subpart E and L Fire Protection, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Subparts C & F, etc.).\nUse and application of FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets.\nDemonstrated experience using the principles and practices of emergency management - FEMA ICS.\nExperience creating and delivering training presentations for audiences up and down the organization structure of the Company. This includes capability developing delivering presentations using standard systems/equipment (Power Points, TEAMS, Multimedia) across multiple levels of the Company.\nSkills/Abilities:\nAdvanced capability preparing clear, concise and effective written materials - investigation reports, policies, procedures, etc.\nDetailed individual skilled in maintaining accurate records/files, entering/retrieving info via computer-based systems with a focus on accuracy.\nDemonstrated experience using the FEMA ICS structure.\nExperience setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.\nThorough capability using standard office practices, including the operation of office equipment, MS Office Suite, MS Project (working knowledge of CAD a plus).\nLicenses and Certificates:\nNational Incident Management System ICS-300 and ICS-400 program certificate of completion or ability to be acquired within twelve (12) months of hire.\nNFPA Fire Investigator I or II Certification\nRelated certifications in fire safety and life safety, emergency planning is a plus.\nCompetencies\nDevelop Self & Others\nEmpower to grow\nCollaborate and Share\nBe a role model\nFocus to achieve results\nBe agile\nPreferred Qualifications\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification a significant plus.\nFire Protection Engineer (FPE) in any State and/or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) a plus.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification a significant plus.\nFire Protection Engineer (FPE) in any State and/or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) a plus.\nCompetencies\nGrowth & Continuous Improvement\nInitiative & Change\nFocused on Results\nCustomer Centric (internal and/or external)\nCommunication\nCollaboration\nLeadership (people managers/leaders)\n#LI-OFFICE\nCompany:\nAVANGRID SERVICE COMPANYMobility Information\nPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.\nAt Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at .\nAvangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.\nAvangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. 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