Staff Engineer Facilities Fire Protection

TEEMA Group · United States

Staff Engineer Facilities Fire Protection Job ID: 89622 Location: Tempe, Arizona What you will be doing: Collaborate with fire protection design consultants to ensure system requirements and specifications are met. Review fire protection drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress. Support commissioning activities, including functional testing and system validation. Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases. Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for fire protection systems. Provide operational and maintenance support for fire suppression systems, alarms, and emergency response systems. Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and corporate safety standards. Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet facility requirements. Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize fire protection system performance. Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects. Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures. Support fire safety audits, inspections, and emergency drills. Provide on-call support in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment. What you must have: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in fire protection system design and operations, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing. Strong understanding of NFPA codes, fire suppression systems, and life safety standards. Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings and specifications. Familiarity with Fire Alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm integration. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Bluebeam. Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills. Experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up. Professional Engineering License (PE) or NICET Fire Protection Certification is a plus. Knowledge of ISO standards and emergency response planning. What you must have: Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions. Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and adjust heavy objects. Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment. Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator. Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit. For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at