Fire Supervisor

Total Safety•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Fire Supervisor to lead an operation providing customer service that may include service and repair of portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, life safety equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam and dry chemical systems, gaseous fire suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems. The supervisor oversees two or more full-time employees and ensures personnel understand their roles in the safety program and comply with regulatory requirements, safety and operating standards, company policies, and emergency response procedures. The Fire Supervisor plans and coordinates team work, monitors performance and costs, maintains operational readiness of tools and equipment, and ensures accurate inspection, repair, and operational documentation. The role supports customer service, employee development, safety and environmental compliance, staffing, continuous improvement, and departmental goals. Work takes place across office, shop, indoor and outdoor industrial, and customer environments, with possible travel to customer sites, including out-of-town and offshore projects. Total Safety is a provider of integrated safety and compliance services and related products, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management.

Requirements

At least five years 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; safe driving record and insurability under Total Safety vehicle insurance requirements when driving a company truck.
Willingness and availability to travel to customer sites, including short- and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
Must obtain a TWIC card and other safety-related badges or certifications as needed.
Thorough knowledge of Total Safety products and services in the assigned area.
Hold or obtain applicable State Fire Marshal licenses before performing work in the relevant service areas.
Obtain NICET Level II certification in the appropriate area(s).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and database software, and ability to quickly learn company software applications.
Demonstrated commitment to legal and regulatory compliance, safety and health, and company policies and procedures.
High ethical standards in business conduct.
Leadership and ability to coordinate resources to achieve profitability, efficiency, and utilization goals.
Ability to understand and manage financial issues affecting service, operations, and the business.
Experience with budget preparation and cost control.
Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete, and clear written communications and reports.
Proficiency in the care and use of site-specific, facility-required, and customer-required personal protective equipment.
Training in Respiratory Protection and full certification to wear respiratory breathing equipment, including fit testing.
Ability to work and lead in a team environment and willingness to readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a combination of office, shop, indoor and outdoor industrial, and customer environments; may be exposed to cold, heat, wet and humid conditions, outdoor weather, vibration, high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred.
An associate degree in a science or technical area is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan daily and weekly schedules and operating priorities for the assigned team to minimize downtime, and monitor labor reports.
Ensure the team meets communicated production, quality, and safety goals.
Ensure compliance with QA/QC, safety, environmental, operational-cost, and other performance and P&L goals.
Allocate resources to achieve objectives, teach cost control, and provide counsel, including corrective-action guidance.
Lead efforts to achieve health and safety goals; identify safety and environmental issues, ensure compliance with applicable standards, and ensure issues are addressed and escalated when necessary.
Work with HSE to recommend long-range accident-reduction and cost-containment objectives.
Maintain accurate inventory and daily status reporting to sustain readiness of tools and equipment; assist with inventory audits and submit purchase requests for equipment and supplies.
Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve customer concerns, and regularly report operational issues to the manager.
Ensure inspection and repair documentation, job-cost billable expenses, and timesheets are completed accurately and on time.
Complete required reports and communications in a timely manner.
Partner with Human Resources on hiring, termination, performance evaluations, salary changes, and job changes; coach and counsel employees and document employee-relations issues.
Ensure personnel receive safety and procedure training; develop team members' technical, interpersonal, and problem-resolution skills and identify learning opportunities.
Plan and oversee preventive maintenance and ensure equipment and accessories are properly maintained.
Develop procedures and help establish work standards for the assigned operation.
Assist with planning and implementing short- and long-term departmental objectives, including staffing, equipment needs, prevention, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of fire-services procedures.
Assist with special projects, help cover excess workload when needed, and oversee contractors as required.