Fire Safety Technician

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

What You’ll Do

• Perform general fire safety inspections of all occupancy group classifications, proactive building inspections, and fire inspections for brush abatement and document findings
• Enforce and maintain fire safety policies and procedures for studio operations
• Inspect and evaluate buildings and job sites and issue permits for Hot Works operations
• Perform Hot Work job spot checks, document results, and Fire Watch duties as assigned
• Ability to use and train others in the use of a Thermal Imaging Camera
• Assist with maintenance and notifications on Fire/Life Safety system impairments as required by FM Global
• Assist with the supervision of testing and certification program for all building fire/life safety systems and document process and findings
• Perform fire safety permit inspections for issuance of special permits
• Inspects public displays and gatherings and document findings and recommendations
• Attend classes, seminars and conferences in order to remain abreast of all current codes, ordinances and best practices in the field of fire prevention, fire safety and the motion picture industry
• Investigate cause and origin of fires and recommend policies and procedures to remediate dangerous conditions that lead to fires, as well as documenting reported fire hazards
• Maintain records, files and documentation to ensure compliance with local jurisdictional and company requirements. Prepare reports as needed.
• Function as a member of the studio Disaster Response Team and or Emergency Operations Center team as required
• Provide fire prevention and safety education to large groups, employee fairs, or other special events
• Work nights and weekends as required

Let’s Talk About You…

• Communicates with ease - You have a way with words; written and verbal
• Safety Guru - You have extensive experience developing and building safety, compliance, training, and testing programs. You understand risk and how to mitigate it whether it be for employees, vendors, productions, or assets
• Tech-savvy - You are an MS Office whiz and can take on case management software with ease
• Deep knowledge base - You know the ins and outs of governing and authoritative codes and compliance to ensure nothing gets missed
• Executer- You get things done!  Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior organizational skills you manage through competing priorities within a matrixed environment

What You Must Have…

• 2+ years of experience in a municipal or industrial fire prevention organization
• 1+ years of work experience with knowledge of fire protection systems and equipment
• 1+ years of work experience with basic fire chemistry and physics and extinguishing techniques

What Could Set You Apart…

• California State Fire Marshal Certified Firefighter I
• California State Fire Marshal Certified Fire Prevention Officer
• California State Fire Marshal Certified Fire Safety Officer
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and operations level personnel
• Ability to think creatively and problem solve in a constructive manner
• Prior experience in a corporate environment
• Prior motion picture or television studio experience
• Working knowledge of International Building Code and California Fire Code, and all related NPFA Standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].