Fire Protection Engineer

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide. 

Provide fire protection engineering expertise and regulatory guidance to support McLane's distribution and warehouse operations. Lead fire and life safety compliance initiatives, High-Piled Storage (HPS) permitting activities, and hazardous materials storage compliance efforts across company facilities. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, permitting requirements, and company standards while supporting safe and efficient business operations.

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  Serve as the subject matter expert for fire protection engineering, fire code compliance, and life safety requirements across McLane facilities.

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  Lead and support High-Piled Storage (HPS) permitting activities for company facilities.

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  Review facility operations and storage configurations to determine commodity classifications in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 1, and applicable Fire Code requirements.

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  Evaluate hazardous materials storage operations and classifications in accordance with applicable Fire Code requirements.

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  Develop and maintain Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) and Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP).

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  Review and apply fire protection and suppression design requirements for High-Piled Storage and hazardous materials storage applications in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 30, NFPA 400, and the International Fire Code (IFC).

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  Prepare and support Alternative Means and Methods Requests and Performance-Based Design solutions to address operational and compliance needs.

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  Create and maintain HPS plans, hazardous material layouts, and related drawings utilizing AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.

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  Coordinate with local fire departments, permitting agencies, consultants, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain approvals and maintain compliance.

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  Support facility construction, renovation, expansion, and operational projects by providing fire protection and code compliance guidance.

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  Monitor and interpret changes to fire codes, standards, and regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to the business.

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  Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs as needed, including stormwater, waste, and safety initiatives.

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  Assist with the development and delivery of EHS-related training programs.

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  Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure projects and operational activities align with federal, state, local, and company requirements.

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a Professional Engineering (PE) license and four or more years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and demonstrates methodologies of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is preferred.

• Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) preferred, with the ability to support operations in multiple states.

• Experience with commodity classifications in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 1, and applicable Fire Code requirements.

• Experience supporting High-Piled Storage (HPS) permitting and compliance activities.

• Knowledge of hazardous material classifications and storage requirements.

• Experience preparing Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) and Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP).

• Experience developing and successfully executing Alternative Means and Methods Requests and/or Performance-Based Design solutions.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, specifically for the development of HPS plans and hazardous materials management documentation.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable fire protection codes and standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 30, NFPA 400, NFPA 1, and the International Fire Code.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to collaborate with internal business partners, consultants, regulatory agencies, and field operations teams.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

• Knowledge of federal and state safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, stormwater, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), hazardous waste, and greenhouse gas requirements.

• Experience conducting EHS audits, developing compliance programs, performing risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions.

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, transactions, and enforcement responses.

• Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

• Office environment with periodic visits to distribution centers and operational facilities.

• Travel as required to support facility assessments, permitting activities, and project work.

Fit the following? We want you here!      

• Teamwork oriented

• Organized

• Problem solver

• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story. 

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture. 

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. 

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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