Fire Risk Coordinator

Fire & Risk Coordinator

Location: Moncure, NC         Department: Maintenance

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

What We Are Looking For

• Strong knowledge of fire prevention, fire protection systems, and NFPA standards
• Experience with industrial fire detection and suppression systems
• Ability to lead investigations, training, and cross‑functional safety initiatives
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Comfort working in both field and office environments

What We Offer

• Attractive pay rate, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, and life insurance
• 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 tuition reimbursement and ongoing technical training

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

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

Qualifications

Required - High school diploma or equivalent. - 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

Preferred - Post‑secondary education in Fire Science or related field - NFPA certifications (e.g., Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Inspector I/II) - Experience as a volunteer or paid firefighter – Experience with confined space rescue, hire hoses, building sprinkler systsm and risers - Mechanical or electrical maintenance experience - OSHA 10 or 40 training - Experience with systems such as Atex, Fenwal, Grecon, Minimax, Flamex, or PyroGuard

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.