Air Tech I

Total Safety • Old Ocean, TX

6d

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking an Air Technician to provide quality workmanship in the cleaning, calibration, and repair of fixed and portable gas monitoring systems, water/moisture content measuring equipment, and breathing equipment. The role includes servicing respiratory and breathing-air equipment, completing related inspection and repair documentation, and helping prepare equipment and customer orders in the facility. The technician will learn to inspect systems, identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and assess and quote repairs or replacements.

Requirements

• At least one year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or a related industry.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance; a safe driving record and eligibility for Total Safety vehicle insurance are required when driving a company truck.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and for short- and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Class C driver’s license with DOT hazardous endorsement if required by the facility.
• Ability to study for and pass any basic license requirements within six months of employment.
• Applicable State Fire Marshal licenses, if required by the state, for the appropriate service areas within six months of hire if land based.
• ICC/NAFED certification.
• Ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand production platform shutdowns performed through fire and gas detection systems.
• Ability to operate, maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to assigned responsibilities, including state, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations and, for offshore work, Coast Guard and ABS regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience; internal forklift certification must be passed as required.
• Associate degree, technical training, or military training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, clean, service, reassemble, and test SCBA and other respiratory and breathing-air equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Routinely inspect and maintain breathing-air regulators and reducers.
• Complete inspection and repair documentation and data entry accurately and promptly, obtain customer signatures, and document job costs, billable expenses, and timesheets.
• Learn to perform detailed visual inspections and functional tests, report deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to customers, and assess and quote repairs or replacements.
• Assist with stocking shelves with clean, tested, ready-to-use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders for delivery.
• Maintain the work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform additional duties after training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED