ARAUCO

Fire Risk Coordinator

Job Description

Posted on: 
April 6, 2026

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Maintenance team as a Fire and Risk Coordinator!

This role is located onsite at our Moncure, NC manufacturing site.

What we offer:

  • An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
  • Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
  • Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
  • Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

In this role, you would:

  • Lead site wide fire safety and risk management programs to protect employees and assets
  • Promote a strong fire prevention culture and proactively identify potential fire risks
  • Conduct fire incident investigations and root cause analyses; manage reporting systems and corrective actions
  • Coordinate fire system inspections, testing, maintenance, and impairments in line with NFPA and company standards
  • Serve as the site liaison with local fire authorities and support emergency response and evacuation drills
  • Train employees and contractors on fire hazards, prevention techniques, and fire protection systems
  • Oversee contractors and vendors performing fire system inspections, maintenance, and repairs
  • Maintain accurate fire system records, inspection reports, audit documentation, and insurance records
  • Participate in shutdowns, projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives related to fire protection
  • Provide subject matter expertise and support maintenance and operations teams as needed

Job Requirements

What we are looking for:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Post‑secondary education in Fire Science or related field preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
  • Experience with fixed and non‑fixed fire suppression systems in an industrial environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with industrial fire detection and suppression systems
  • Experience with systems such as Atex, Fenwal, Grecon, Minimax, Flamex, or PyroGuardStrong knowledge of fire prevention, fire protection systems, and NFPA standards preferred
  • Ability to lead investigations, training, and cross functional safety initiatives
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
  • Comfort working in both field and office environments
  • NFPA certifications (e.g., Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Inspector I/II) preferred
  • Experience as a volunteer or paid firefighter preferred
  • Experience with confined space rescue, hire hoses, building sprinkler system and risers
  • Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Experience
  • OSHA 10 or 40 traini

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders and navigating around equipment
  • Cold and hot weather exposure when troubleshooting and maintaining fire systems
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, lift, push, pull, and carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods in environments with dust, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures
  • Ability to work at heights using ladders, manlifts, and other access equipment

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