Fire Fighter Trainee

Chevron•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Fire Fighter Trainee located in El Segundo, CA through January 1st, 2026 at 11:59 PST. Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy. The firefighter position is a member of the professional Industrial Emergency Response Organization responsible for providing emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, confined space rescue services, fire prevention and suppression services for the Chevron El Segundo refinery. Under general supervision, job responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance of fire apparatus, inspection of fire suppression systems and equipment, general hot work and confined space permitting, fights fires; mitigates hazardous materials emergencies; performs medical, rescue work, other non-fire emergency response work; participates in fire prevention inspections, station maintenance, training activities and performs the duties of an EMT1-BASIC. The successful candidate must be able to function under high pressure and stressful situations and be self-motivated. Key job duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to: Responds and assists in mitigating petroleum and structural fires and participates in fire extinguishment, ventilation, salvage, rescue, and other operations; operates various firefighting/control equipment such as pumps, hoses, ladders, and extinguishers; lays hose lines and directs water streams onto fires. Provides emergency medical aid to individuals in need of such care; depending on qualifications, provides care consistent with standards and permitted procedures established for emergency medical treatment. Inspects, cleans, services, drives and operates various firefighting equipment and apparatus; performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as necessary; assists in maintaining clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station and training facility. Attends and participates in special drills and other training activities; may perform duties of a Fire Engineer in a training or relief capacity. Conducts inspections of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention and target hazard identification and review. May participate in special projects, develop and/or conduct training, and perform work assignments while serving on various committees; responds as required when called in from off-duty. When performing EMT1-BASIC duties responds to and may direct others at medical emergencies; treats patients; administers lifesaving/support techniques and systems; communicates with medical personnel regarding patient and/or procedural status; prepares related reports; inspects and maintains specialized equipment and supplies related to EMT1-BASIC activity. Environmental functions with an emphasis on awareness and prevention. Responds to hazardous material releases, confined space and high angled rescues, medical aids and traumatic emergencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Class C Driver License
Must be able to obtain a Firefighters Endorsement License within the first six months of employment
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card within the first six months of employment
Must possess a current California EMT license
Must possess a California State Fire Marshal Certificate of Completion from a Firefighter 1 accredited academy
Must be able to obtain a State of California Hazardous Material Technician Certificate
Ability to pass Fit for Duty evaluation
Working knowledge of fire safety laws and ordinances; basic fire prevention and suppression techniques and practices
Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift, overtime as required and on-call
This is a safety sensitive position
If you are selected, Chevron employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of physical, drug & alcohol screening, and background check
This job requires Emergency Response as an essential function of the job and Fitness for Duty is assessed annually

Nice To Haves

Firefighter One (1)
California Class-C Driver License with Firefighter Endorsement
State of California Hazardous Material Technician Certification
Industrial fire background
Ability to learn and apply firefighting principles and techniques; think and act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations; understand and apply mechanical and physical principles related to fire suppression
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; understand and follow verbal and written directions
Excels in strong organizational skills
Ability to take work direction and establish priorities in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to work within the paramilitary structure of the fire department chain of command
Ability to work within a confined space as an operational rescue technician

Responsibilities

Responds and assists in mitigating petroleum and structural fires and participates in fire extinguishment, ventilation, salvage, rescue, and other operations
Operates various firefighting/control equipment such as pumps, hoses, ladders, and extinguishers
Lays hose lines and directs water streams onto fires
Provides emergency medical aid to individuals in need of such care
Inspects, cleans, services, drives and operates various firefighting equipment and apparatus
Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as necessary
Assists in maintaining clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station and training facility
Attends and participates in special drills and other training activities
May perform duties of a Fire Engineer in a training or relief capacity
Conducts inspections of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention and target hazard identification and review
May participate in special projects, develop and/or conduct training, and perform work assignments while serving on various committees
Responds as required when called in from off-duty
When performing EMT1-BASIC duties responds to and may direct others at medical emergencies
Treats patients
Administers lifesaving/support techniques and systems
Communicates with medical personnel regarding patient and/or procedural status
Prepares related reports
Inspects and maintains specialized equipment and supplies related to EMT1-BASIC activity
Environmental functions with an emphasis on awareness and prevention
Responds to hazardous material releases, confined space and high angled rescues, medical aids and traumatic emergencies

Benefits

Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/

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