QA/QC Fire Life Safety Inspector - Florence, SC (BVTA)

Job Title:

QA/QC Inspector - Electrical

Operating Group:

North America -- Field

Job Summary:

Performs QA/QC inspections of building systems, which could include Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Life Safety, and/or Structural components to ensure quality standards and engineering specifications.  The building types and building equipment could include commercial, residential, and/or industrial.  May also perform various building assessment-type projects. Each inspection program may include client specific protocols as outlined by leadership team. This position requires extensive travel to client project sites.

CORE Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fire & Life Safety Inspector:

• Conduct fire and life safety inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure construction aligns with approved plans.
• Check installation and functionality of fire protection systems (sprinklers, clean agent, alarms, extinguishers).
• Inspect fire-rated walls, doors, and assemblies for proper installation.
• Identify fire hazards, code violations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Re-inspect corrected work to confirm compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal fire codes, such as the NFPA and International Fire Code.
• Witness testing fire protection systems in collaboration with contractors and fire officials.
• Certify the building’s fire safety compliance.
• Review construction and renovation plans to verify compliance with fire codes and life safety regulations.
• Verify plans comply with applicable fire codes (e.g., NFPA, IFC, local ordinances).
• Evaluate the adequacy of fire protection systems (e.g., sprinklers, alarms, standpipes).
• Check for compliance with occupancy classifications and egress requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to address fire safety concerns.
• Assist in developing and updating fire and life safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Stay informed about changes in fire codes and industry best practices.
• Promote fire prevention awareness and emergency preparedness.
• Prepare detailed reports on findings and corrective measures.

• Conduct on-site inspections to assess building systems, structural integrity, and safety compliance.

• Collect and document data using web-based programs, tablets, or other electronic tools.

• Review and analyze construction plans, specifications, and maintenance records for compliance with applicable standards.

• Communicate inspection results and compliance issues to property owners, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other inspectors to maintain inspection consistency and quality control.

• Stay updated on evolving building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.

• Maintain project-by-project communication with senior management and ensure continued flow of information regarding any issues or potential problems which may occur during a site deployment.

• Meet or exceed performance objectives for productivity and report quality.

• Protect operations by keeping company information confidential.

• Deliver outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs.

• Demonstrate BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.

• Follow all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV’s quality standards and strategic initiatives.

• Maintain safe and clean work area/spaces by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

• May be required to work overtime with prior authorization from supervisor and/or Program Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of ADD (i.e., word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software).

Competencies

The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.

• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Safety Management, or a related field (preferred).

Experience:

• 3+ years of related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of fire codes, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency with inspection software and reporting tools.

Certifications and other requirements:

• Certification as a Fire Inspector (e.g., NFPA, ICC) or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required with no significant motor vehicle report (MVR) points/violations (clean driving record).
• Employees who incur $2,000 or more per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to have sufficient personal credit to cover their business travel costs.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:

• Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed.)
• Climb and balance stairs (at least once for each building assessed.)
• Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed.)
• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently.)
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact.)
• Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.)
• Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds.)
• Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek.)
• Safely operate a motor vehicle with passengers.
• Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements

Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (up to 75 -- 90% of workweek) to client sites across the U.S.

• Employees in this role should expect frequent travel.
• Onsite visits can occur for up to three continuous weeks at a time.
• Travel and onsite work are anticipated and expected.
• Overnight stays away from home will be required for at least a week will be required for each week deployed to an onsite.