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With whom you will CELLebrate
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We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.
At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.
Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!
Reporting to the local Site Security Manager, and in partnership with the Lead of Global Fire Protection, the Fire and Emergency Response Lead will develop and implement a best-in-class fire prevention and response framework for PowerCo’s St. Thomas operations. This role will drive the fire prevention and emergency response strategy from initial planning through to full-scale operational readiness at the start of production. Responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient fire protection system, this position will play a critical role in safeguarding PowerCo projects and programs.
This position is a temporary hybrid model, but will transition to fully onsite dependent on project and construction timelines.
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How you will CELLebrate
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• Lead PowerCo Canada's Fire Prevention and Response program, ensuring site development and operations from ground-up construction to daily factory activities and strong collaboration with local fire and emergency services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Security, HSE, and Operations etc. to develop and implement cohesive fire prevention strategies in alignment with local and global standards, codes, and regulations, adapting when necessary
• Develop, monitor and track project deliverables, provide progress reports and proactive responses when required, maintain scorecards and present information regularly
• Develop and execute a local fire prevention strategy that aligns with company guidelines and tracks success with defined KPIs.
• Foster a culture of fire prevention and prevention awareness and conduct comprehensive training programs to ensure adherence to global fire prevention standards.
• Conduct analysis and work with internal and external partners to determine creation of an in-house fire response team or use of a fire response vendor.
• Oversee the contract for Fire Prevention staff and/or vendor, ensuring the availability of qualified, motivated staff necessary to deliver desired objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, regular audits and review risk audits by the insurance company in partnership with all departments, addressing vulnerabilities and shaping robust fire prevention measures.
• Collaborate with EHS and Operations, ensuring Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA), Fire Safe Shutdown Analyses (FSSA), and Code Compliance Reviews are performed and documented and actions addressed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for fire prevention and response while monitoring fire prevention activities on site, including hot work permits, chemical transfer from delivery to storage
• Support the Fire Systems team during emergent breakdowns (e.g. pipe breaks, alarm failures) and determine appropriate corrective action
• Ensure the Fire Prevention Program – Technical Service & Fire Systems documents and related procedures are used, where applicable, to define how work will be done within the areas of responsibility.
• Report and share learnings from incidents and near incidents.
• Coaching, guiding and facilitating line managers with implementing the Fire Prevention Program
• Conduct training and oversight of building emergency and evacuation teams, and implement fire safety instruction and training standards for external suppliers and visitors |
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What you need for our CELLebration
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• Bachelor's Degree and/or Technical Diploma within a relevant field with 7+ years of relevant work experience as a Firefighter in Canada, having reached the rank of Captain or higher
• NFPA certification for HAZMAT incident response
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
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What else can you bring
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• Strong understanding of the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, National Fire Code and applicable National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), Canadian Underwriters Laboratories CAN/ULC, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canadian Standards Association and N393 standards and FM Global.
• Strong knowledge of operational fire prevention, fire prevention and best practices.
• Intuitive understanding of complex industry dynamics and multiple business functions.
• Proven history of training and experience leading crisis and incident management teams
• Proficiency in the provision, operation, and maintenance of fire prevention, suppression, and alarm systems, as well as other interrelated building systems, as required.
• Experience developing and reviewing fire hazard analyses, assessments, and other fire safety documentation
• Experience developing fire safety-related contract requests, budgets, and planning for future activities.
• Ability to reach site location within 30 minutes when working remotely
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
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What to look forward to
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- Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
- Opportunities for development
- Relocation Support
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
- Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute the equivalent of 5% to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
- And much more!
*This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.
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