Fire Chief
Company: Allied Universal
Location: Milford
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Fire Chief
Job Locations
US-MI-Milford
Requisition ID
2024-1284112
Category (Portal Searching)
Management
Business Unit
AUS
Overview
Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility
services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense
of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive
workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that
will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer
medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement
plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and
more for most full-time positions!
Job Description
Now Hiring a Fire Chief for an Automotive Site in Milford,
MISalary: $61,000 / Year + Full Time Benefits Great Leadership
Opportunity with a Growing Company! Minimum Requirements:Previous
Firefighting experienceFive years of progressively responsible,
security related experience required- seven years preferred.
5+ years of experience in an emergency response environmentEMT
LicenseMust have Firefighter 1 & 2 CertificationsValid Driver's
License for 1+ Year with a clean driving record Allied Universal is
looking to hire a Fire Chief. To support and ensure success in this
role, we provide a comprehensive, week-long management onboarding
course designed to provide best ponboardingtools and guidance.
Position Summary:
- Responsible for supervision of fire
prevention/protection and emergency response activities including
Incipient Stage fire fighting personnel.
- Reports to Security Chief.
- Assures compliance with applicable General Motors Fire
Prevention/ Protection Manual as well as National Fire Prevention/
Protection standards and regulations.
- Interfaces with and provides technical fire prevention/
protection guidance to, management, appropriated General Motors
personnel, regulatory agencies, including local and state fire
authorities.
- Remain current with engineering practices, procedures, and
governmental regulations pertaining to fire prevention/ protection
and emergency response planning.
- Develops and implements site-specific, training programs for
personnel in areas which may include fire suppression, systems
maintenance and testing, fire prevention, hot work permits, and
emergency response planning as required by Government regulations
and General Motors Policies and procedures.
- 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.
- May be responsible for purchase, with General Motors approval,
of replacement fire equipment or supplies according to local
General Motors procedures.
- May be responsible for security duties in relation to the
facility's confined space permitting program and other safety
related programs or committees. May be responsible for training
relative to confined space entry and rescue, usage of self
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and records associated with
these actiSCBAes, including fit testing of the SCBA.
- Ensure compliance with the aspects of SCBAral Motors Labor
Agreements.
- Coordinates all fire equipment inspection/ certification
activities on site with the Site Coordinator/ Manager of Fire
Prevention and Protection, assures all records are maintained and
in compliance with the required standards.
- Institutes and is responsible for fire prevention and
protection training for security personnel such as fire suppression
systems maintenance and testing, fire prevention, hot works
permits, confined space permits as required by Government
regulations, as well as, General Motors Corporate and Site Specific
training and monthly exercises that are fire and/ or safety
related.
- Institutes and is responsible for structural stage fire brigade
training and fire and safety drills.
- Maintains all fire prevention/ protection training and drill
records for on site personnel.
- Participates in Loss Prevention Survey and is the contact
person for follow-up on the maintenance list and survey items.
- 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.
- Responds to all emergencies as outlined in local
procedures.
- Participates in pre-emergency planning and assists in the
imprementation of the emergency plans with both facilities and
outside emergency organizations. Coordinates fire department visits
to the facility.
- Assures that all fire and related GRIT 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 inquires from
plant personnel to ensure proper fire prevention and protection
requirements during new construction, planned renovations and
demolition.
- Insures Hot Works Permits are 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 iworkflow cost
reductions.
- Maintain data and records following General Motors Record
Retention guidelines and requirements.
- Carries out all duties in an honest ethical manner.
- Reports to Site Security Management.Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Any
deviations from the minimum educational requirement must meet the
approval of General Motors Global Security.
- Advanced fire prevention training preferred.
- 2 years prior fire prevention/ protection experience or
equivalent fire education required, four years preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to solve practical problems and carry out
responsibilities under general supervision.
- Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
- Strong analytical skills needed to analyze complex data and
develop reasonable analysis, appropriate conclusions and/ or
innovative solutions.
- Demonstrates planning, organizational and project management
skills.
- Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong managerial skills and the ability to assert
oneself.
- Ability to act in a decisive manner in emergency
situations.
- Ability to physically respond to all medical emergencies.
- Ability to assist in facilitating progressive change.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across
diverse cultures.
- Ability to be an effective team member.
- Strong General Motors, quality and results orientated.
- Strong diplomacy skills and sensitivity protocol.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and utilize sound
judgment.
- Working knowledge of card access, security and safety
systems.
- Demonstrated excellent computer ability (Microsoft
programs).
- Knowledge of multiple languages is beneficial but not
required.
Closing
Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability,
protected veteran status or relationship/association with a
protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected
by law. For more information: www.aus.com If you have any questions
regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action,
Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system
and require an alternate method to apply, or require an
accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment
process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To
find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2024-1284112
Keywords: Allied Universal, Pontiac , Fire Chief, Other , Milford, Michigan
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