Roy Burson
Pioneer
Summary
Hardworking Fire Protection Engineer devoted to promoting, improving and implementing fire, life and safety initiatives. Well-versed in maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and code updates by completing training and networking with professionals. Prepared to apply 13 years of field experience to dynamic, growth-oriented position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Protection Federal Oversight
Pro2Serve
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained federal oversight of fire protection, ensuring compliance with codes and contractual obligations on a multi-billion dollar federal project.
- Monitored fire system operations and testing, ensuring adherence to contractual commitments.
- Ensured compliance with installation requirements for structures and components.
- Managed budget, schedule, and cost compliance, optimizing project lifecycle outcomes.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
- Developed functional problem-solving strategies that resulted in cost savings.
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Implemented approved fire protection program per DOE STD-1066 and DOE O-420.1C Change 3.
- Selected for role due to licensing experience in commercial nuclear industry and extensive hands-on expertise.
- Diagnosed and resolved chronic deficiencies, enhancing reliability of complex fire protection systems.
- Managed maintenance for over 400 fire protection systems, ensuring compliance and safety for aging infrastructure.
- Developed innovative solutions to address intricate site fire protection challenges, improving overall safety protocols.
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER / PROGRAM MANAGER
NEVARRO RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fire protection program at nuclear laboratory per contractual obligations.
- Ensured compliance with NFPA 45 standards for laboratories handling chemicals.
- Conducted routine compliance walkdowns, identifying and addressing potential fire hazards to enhance safety.
- Reduced fire-related risks affecting mission-critical process controls and safety systems.
- Resolved deficiencies in fire detection and suppression systems, ensuring operational reliability.
- Created and administered fire protection program documentation to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with architects to incorporate fire safety features in building designs.
- Coordinated with local emergency services during drills and incidents involving fire risks.
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
AMENTUM
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Acted as the lead FP Engineer for the laboratory at the vitrification plant, overseeing all highly protected risk operations.
- Reduced risk of fire-related incidents impacting mission-critical process controls and safety class systems, ensuring compliance with DOE Order 420.1B.
- Ensured compliance with NFPA 45 fire protection standards in laboratory settings.
- Troubleshot and resolved fire detection and suppression deficiencies, enhancing overall safety protocols.
- Evaluated customer sites, discussed project requirements, and developed optimal fire protection plans to meet safety standards.
- Evaluated building drawings and proposals to identify and address code violations prior to construction.
- Completed in-depth building inspections to assess safety and check compliance with codes.
- Performed regular site compliance inspections.
- Serviced fire extinguishers and building suppression systems on regular schedule to maintain occupant and structural safety.
- Support creation and implementation of Fire Protection Program documentation/administration.
- Worked with designers, building owners and tenants to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
- Educated designers and owners about optimal materials and equipment to best protect personnel, visitors and property from fire.
- Served as technical expert and consultant for fire system maintenance at Y12.
- Resolved Fire Protection and Life Safety related problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEN ENGINEER
ENERGY NORTHWEST
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Optimized business processes related to scheduling and performance of Fire Protection related Periodic Maintenance, resulting in 32% annual reduction in labor costs.
- Conducted research and analysis of feasibility, design, operation, and performance of fire alarm and detection systems to inform system improvements.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of Fire Suppression equipment, components and systems.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of Fire Pump related equipment, components and systems.
- Executed comprehensive testing and problem analysis for fire protection structures and systems, identifying critical issues and recommending solutions.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Contributed to all phases of system development life cycle, ensuring alignment between requirements analysis, system implementation, and decommissioning.
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.
FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM MANAGER
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Transitioned the station from an Appendix R licensing basis to an NFPA 805 licensing basis.
- Developed performance-based objectives for compliance with NFPA 805 licensing basis.
- Provided support to station licensing implementing an NFPA 805 licensing basis.
- Conducted on-site evaluations and internal audits of fire protection program as part of quality assurance.
- Maintained all aspects of the approved Fire Protection Program.
- Troubleshot deficiencies in fire protection structures, systems, and components.
- Recommended corrective actions to address fire protection deficiencies, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented operational improvements for approved fire protection program, enhancing profit margins.
FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM MANAGER
ENTERGY CORPORATION
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed all aspects of approved Fire Protection Program to ensure safety and compliance.
- Coordinated with workgroups to implement corrective measures for Fire Protection deficiencies, enhancing overall program reliability.
- Conducted station walkdowns to verify compliance with approved Fire Protection Program standards.
- Supported station operations by maintaining Appendix R licensing requirements.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENGINEER
WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Oversaw implementation of the approved Fire Protection Program at the facility.
- Developed and implemented code compliance review of all Water Based Suppression system against the code of record.
- Managed operations of fire alarm and detection system to maintain optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Administered maintenance of the Fire Suppression System to guarantee effectiveness.
- Supervised maintenance of fire protection infrastructure to effectively mitigate fire risks and ensure compliance.
- Routinely troubleshoot system deficiencies to determine condition and recommend timely, effective corrective actions.
- Developed communications for scheduling meetings on fire protection deficiencies to enhance team awareness and response.
INTERN
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Approximately 3 years intern experience at a commercial nuclear powerplant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERITY
12-2012
Skills
- NRC - Commercial Nuclear Fire Protection Program Licensing
- DOE Fire Protection Program Orders
- Federal Oversight / AHJ
- Fire code compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Fire Ignition understanding/evaluation
- Fire Detection and Alarm equipment
- Fire Suppression equipment
- Fire Pumps
- Risk assessment
- Project Management
- Project organization
- Safety planning
- Drawing review
- Code consultation
- Requirements
- Directives
- Problem resolution
- Budgets
- Team management
- Organization
- Relationship development
- Training development
- Communications
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP #40213)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST #5903)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS #4020)
- Fire Fighter I (IFSAC Accredited)
- Fire Instructor (IFSAC Accredited)
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Timeline
Fire Protection Federal Oversight
Pro2Serve
11.2025 - Current
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY
08.2022 - 11.2025
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER / PROGRAM MANAGER
NEVARRO RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING
08.2021 - 07.2022
SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
AMENTUM
02.2020 - 08.2021
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEN ENGINEER
ENERGY NORTHWEST
07.2016 - 01.2020
FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM MANAGER
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT
01.2015 - 06.2016
FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM MANAGER
ENTERGY CORPORATION
01.2015 - 12.2015
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENGINEER
WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION
01.2013 - 12.2014
INTERN
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERITY