Fire Prevention Sr. Specialist

Job Description

Title: Sr. Specialist, Fire Prevention

Reports to: Manager, Fire Prevention

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary

In this role, you will oversee the fire protection systems, vendor coordination, and fire risk management at our site’s Disaster Prevention Center. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and local fire codes. The ideal candidate will have a strong fire engineering background with experience in fire system design and maintenance, as well as the ability to lead fire safety initiatives in a high-risk industrial setting.

Responsibilities:

Manage, inspect, and oversee maintenance of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, gas detection systems, and fire sprinklers

Oversee all vendor-related fire system work, including inspections, maintenance, and service contracts

Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, FM Global, and local fire codes

Oversee fire system design improvements, layout modifications, and risk mitigation strategies

Collaborate with engineering teams on fire-rated construction, explosion protection, and egress planning

Issue fire system work permits for maintenance, repairs, and modifications

Oversee vendor work to ensure it meets quality, safety, and contractual standards

Review vendor invoices, identifying and disputing any unnecessary charges

Coordinate fire suppression system projects to minimize disruption while maintaining system integrity

Maintain detailed records of vendor work, inspections, and repairs for compliance tracking

Work with the established maintenance flowchart to identify repairs and maintenance tasks that can be handled in-house

Develop step-by-step repair and maintenance guides for fire system components

Implement preventative maintenance strategies to minimize downtime

Oversee the fire system’s integration with the Fire Dispatch Center, ensuring proper alarm monitoring and response coordination

Train dispatchers on fire system operations, emergency notification procedures, and alarm interpretation

Schedule and coordinate fire system testing, upgrades, and compliance inspections

Conduct fire risk assessments to identify hazards and implement fire engineering solutions

Develop strategies for lithium battery fire prevention, thermal runaway mitigation, and explosion protection

Ensure compliance with hot work permitting and fire prevention best practicesMaintain cleanliness at work site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (required)

Strong knowledge of fire suppression, alarm systems, and gas detection technologies

Experience with fire system design, troubleshooting, and vendor management

Proficiency in NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, FM Global guidelines, International Fire Code (IFC), ISO fire safety standards, MIOSHA regulations, and local fire codes

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering, fire system maintenance, or fire safety management in an industrial setting

7 to 10+ years of emergency management experience

Skills:

Positive attitude and demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals

Excellent organizational and decision-making skills

Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of Conduct for Emergency Management Professionals

Strong knowledge of and experience working with OSHA and state/local regulations and requirements

Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team

Proficient in MS Office suite

Outstanding organizational skills

Professional, positive attitude, highly motivated self-starter

Strong organizational skills

Ability to gather data and prepare reports, statements and presentations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Full-time