Rescue Coordinator

Total Safety•Gonzales, LA

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Coordinator to supervise two or more employees (or equivalent) in the assigned department. The role plans and coordinates staff activities providing technical rescue standby for customer projects, including confined space rescue, technical rope rescue, first aid, and CPR. The coordinator manages technical rescue through the Incident Command System and ensures employees understand their roles in the safety program. The Rescue Coordinator oversees staffing, rescue equipment, safety and environmental compliance, and team development. The role reviews rescue plans and daily Incident Command System reports, coordinates with EMS and governmental agencies during incidents, and may assist with special projects or additional rescue workload as needed. The work combines office and field or production environments, with some exposure to wet or humid conditions and outside weather. Travel to and from customer sites is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current driver's license and valid proof of vehicle insurance if driving a company vehicle.
Safe driving record and insurability by Total Safety U.S., Inc.'s insurance providers when driving a company truck.
120 Hour Rescue Technician qualification (two of the following: Confined Space, High Angle, or Trench).
Two years of field experience.
Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification.
Healthcare Provider CPR.
First Aid with AED.
4 Gas Monitor Operation Training.
Incident Command Training: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
First Responder/ECA Certification or higher.
Haz-mat Technician qualification.
Familiarity with OSHA atmosphere limitations and proven proficiency in rescue operations.
Instruction 1 Certification (may be the same as the second ProBoard certification).

Responsibilities

Assign personnel to shifts and plan daily schedules.
Coordinate rescue personnel and equipment among districts to meet project objectives and use company resources efficiently.
Supervise the rigging and use of technical rescue equipment.
Monitor rescue equipment resources; maintain accurate inventory and documentation; identify equipment needs; recommend requirements to managers; establish maintenance schedules; ensure preventive maintenance; and assist with purchase requests.
Lead efforts to achieve health and safety goals, proactively identify safety and environmental issues, ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, company, and client standards, and address or escalate issues promptly.
Oversee assigned-team human resource functions, including performance appraisals, coaching, and counseling; provide input on salary and job-change actions to upper management; and ensure personnel receive safety and process training.
Coach team members to improve technical, interpersonal, and problem-resolution skills and help identify opportunities to learn new skills and techniques.
Review Confined Space Rescue Preplans and Rescue Safety Analyses prepared by Rescue Technicians, provide corrections and additional training as needed, and review daily Incident Command System reports.
During accidents, maintain close contact with the rescue team to ensure procedures are followed and the best outcome for the patient; coordinate technical rescue with EMS and governmental agencies through the Incident Command System.
Assist with special projects as assigned and occasionally fill in or help manage excess rescue workload demands.