Engineer

Yulista Solutions•Gila Bend, AZ

17d

About The Position

The Engineer serves as a firefighter assigned to drive and operate complex firefighting vehicles during airfield and structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations, and helps reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. The role operates vehicles such as pumpers, tenders, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) trucks; positions vehicles at incidents; operates pumps, foam generators, turrets, nozzles, and related equipment; and monitors self-contained breathing apparatus levels. The Engineer also supports training other firefighters in vehicle operation and equipment use. The position performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields with medium or complex aircraft, and may stand by during refueling, maintenance, welding, ammunition handling, or other special circumstances. Duties include adapting rescue and firefighting tactics to aircraft configurations and specialized systems, cooling weapons and ammunition, and operating or deactivating aircraft mechanisms. The role also performs structural firefighting and facility prefire planning, assists with rescue and first aid, participates in required training and exercises, and maintains firefighting equipment, vehicles, and station facilities. The position is non-supervisory. It must comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and perform work in a manner that enhances workplace safety. Applicants must meet the stated education, certification, experience, physical, vision, screening, driver, and security-clearance requirements. EMT Basic and additional fire officer, inspector, and instructor certifications are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification to the Emergency Medical Responder level and in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Four years of experience as a Department of Defense (DOD)-certified firefighter.
Two years of supervisory experience in DOD-certified fire service positions.
ProBoard or IFSAC Apparatus Driver Operator, Mobile Water Supply (MWS) certification.
ProBoard or IFSAC Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper certification.
ProBoard or IFSAC Apparatus Driver Operator-Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) certification.
ProBoard or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
ProBoard or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness certification.
ProBoard or IFSAC Airport Firefighter certification, including Firefighter I and II.
Air Force Incident Management Course.
Ability to pass a firefighter medical physical and physical fitness assessment.
Ability to meet the NFPA vision standard: uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better and corrected vision of 20/40 or better.
Valid state driver's license and qualification to operate a vehicle under Tunista’s Driving Policy.
Ability to pass drug, background, and driver’s-record screening.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Knowledge of complex firefighting vehicles and associated equipment.
Knowledge of hydraulics, including water flow, pressure, levels, and friction loss.
Knowledge of basic and specialized firefighting equipment, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of building design, construction, and occupancy.
Thorough knowledge of medium or complex aircraft configurations and the operational characteristics of associated systems and mechanisms.
Knowledge of aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, cabin layouts, and specialized aircraft mechanisms and systems.
Specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques for airfield hazards, including aircraft, special weapons, and hazardous materials.
Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques and applicable safety requirements.
Skill in operating communications equipment and detecting and recognizing potential and immediate fire hazards.
Ability to maintain good working relations, lift and carry heavy loads, operate complex firefighting vehicles, and apply emergency first aid techniques.

Nice To Haves

EMT Basic certification.
Fire Officer I certification.
Fire Inspector I certification.
Fire Instructor I certification.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, including pumpers, tenders, and ARFF trucks.
Select routes to fire scenes and position vehicles based on conditions such as wind, water sources, structural hazards, and aircraft armament location.
Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and ground-sweep nozzles, turrets, handlines, and related equipment; determine appropriate pressures and line requirements.
Position ARFF vehicles to keep fires within effective range and prevent back-flash.
Monitor self-contained breathing apparatus levels and alert other firefighters when air supplies are nearly depleted.
Assist in training firefighters to drive vehicles and operate equipment.
Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields serving medium or complex aircraft.
Perform standby duty during aircraft refueling or defueling, engine maintenance or testing, welding or burning on fueled or armed aircraft, ammunition handling, and other special circumstances.
Account for aircraft cockpit, ordnance, and cabin configurations when planning rescue and firefighting operations.
Direct water through turrets and handlines to cool weapons and ammunition during rescue operations.
Operate or deactivate specialized aircraft mechanisms and systems, including hatch or canopy releases, ejection seats, and oxygen supplies; use specialized tools when needed.
Perform structural firefighting at facilities such as research and industrial complexes.
Conduct facility prefire planning to understand layouts, fire hazards, and fixed fire-protection systems.
May assist in developing special protective services for structures with extreme hazards.
Assist as a crewmember in controlling or extinguishing fires using hoses, ladders, and hydrants.
Participate in required training and exercises.
Rescue personnel and provide first aid to prevent further injury and prepare victims for transport, including controlling bleeding, checking for airway obstructions, and performing CPR as appropriate.
Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
Perform functional tests and inspections of vehicles and equipment as necessary.
Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping duties associated with assigned facilities.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and work in a manner that enhances workplace safety.