Fire and Gas Life Safety Project Engineer… at KALCON · Fremont

KALCON is seeing a Fire & Gas Life Safety Project Engineer will provide technical leadership, project management, operational support, and compliance oversight for campus-wide Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Fire & Gas Detection, and Life Safety Systems. The role will support sustaining operations, construction projects, tool installations, maintenance activities, inspections, testing programs, and system reliability initiatives in a high-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent field preferred.
• 2+ years of LSS/FLS and Project Management experience. 2-3 years experience with a facility, construction, or maintenance company, in which working conditions occasionally required the use of PPE due to exposure to environmental/health/safety hazards.
• Experience working in Labs, Semiconductor Facilities, and/or Biopharmaceutical is preferred.
• Proficient use of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skills to identify issues and proactively respond to project issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information
• Knowledgeable of departmental processes & policies, and, applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Extended standing and moderate to heavy lifting is occasionally required. Requires a good deal of walking and some climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Must have a reliable vehicle & a valid driver’s license for regular travel to both the Fremont & Livermore campuses (sometimes between the two in one day).
• Skilled in operating a laptop and Microsoft applications. Skilled in offering viable solutions for problem solving.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks & work requests, adapt to needed changes, & comprehend technical language.
• Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Exercise considerable judgment and initiative, manage time effectively, and interact positively with staff and contractors in order to enhance effectiveness and to promote quality service.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Life Safety Systems operations and maintenance. Will collaborate with tool installations and operations and maintenance in a high-paced semiconductor plant.
• Managing system capacity, reliability, and uptime as well as all documentation required to safely operate LSS systems.
• Sustaining and construction support for Fire/Evacuation, Early Warning Smoke Detection, Liquid Leak Detection, Tool Annunciation System (TAS), and Hazardous Production Material (HPM) alarm systems and detection equipment
• Act as a liaison to daily tactical operations customer requests.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting for the HPM and TAS system and associated I/O point management, implementing, tracking, and managing continuous improvement projects.
• Role model safety practices always.
• Life Safety System ownership: HPM - Siemens PCS 7 S-400, Fire System - EST, Toxic and Flammable Gas analyzers/sensors - Midas, Vertex, Early Smoke Detection systems – VESDA, Honeywell Gas Detection, and Fire Protection Systems
• Maintenance of record files & reports via LSS One Drive & Sharepoint directory
• LSS presenter for Daily Ops & Weekly Tool Install Tracker meetings
• LSS SIPP submission & coordination for Tool Installation & Facilities/Construction projects
• Coordinating, scheduling, and managing of PM (preventive maintenance)/Testing/Inspections/Repairs with vendors – Weekly/Monthly/Annually of campus-wide (both Fremont & Livermore) fire & gas systems
• FACP & GACP testing & security watch requests
• Critical spares inventory management (devices, parts, smoke/duct detectors, etc.)
• Campus-wide control panel watch & trouble reporting.
• Service calls & emails with LSS onsite vendor
• Document control: Verify code compliance testing reports for accuracy.
• Learn from Fire Life Safety ETS (EHS Tracking System) events from Lam globally, and implement the lessons learned.
• Participate in FLSS related design reviews
• Support the operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of Fire Protection Systems, including sprinkler, suppression, and fire pump systems.
• Coordinate Fire Alarm System inspections, testing, impairments, and commissioning activities with vendors, contractors, and facility stakeholders.
• Review fire protection and fire alarm designs, submittals, and construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes and project requirements.
• Participate in fire protection and fire alarm system upgrades, renovations, and new construction projects, ensuring reliable integration with existing life safety systems.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements:

At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company including:
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.