Rescue Specialist - Search and Rescue (SAR) - Galliano, LA

Bristow Group•Galliano, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves advanced rescue techniques and equipment for various situations including high hoists, confined areas, elevated platforms, off-center hoists, water rescue, and boat operations. The specialist will participate in day and night operations, often in adverse weather conditions, and act as an observer. Responsibilities include packaging and handling patients/survivors, assisting flight paramedics with patient care, post-flight decontamination of the helicopter, and maintaining rescue equipment. The position also requires participation in Safety Management System (SMS) activities to promote a safety culture.

Requirements

Well versed with advanced rescue techniques and equipment.
Ability to participate in operations during the day and night, often in adverse weather conditions.
Knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, safety regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Works collaboratively within a team.
Ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
Understands the need to collaborate with others to meet team goals, commitments, tasks, etc.
Maintains confidentiality.
Communicates truthfully, respectfully, openly and honestly with others.
Ability to interface well with internal and external clients and the public.
Represents the department and the company in a highly professional manner.
Demonstrates a willingness to excel and be proficient in the position.
Understands the financial implications and rationale for actions.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced rescue techniques and operate specialized equipment.
Conduct rescue operations in diverse environments including high hoists, confined areas, elevated platforms, water, and boat operations.
Participate in rescue operations during day and night, in adverse weather conditions.
Act as an observer as required.
Package and handle patients/survivors from the scene into the helicopter.
Assist flight paramedics in patient care or render care based on medical certification.
Perform post-flight decontamination of the helicopter.
Inventory, inspect, and perform minor maintenance on rescue equipment, devices, and aviation life support equipment.
Deploy rescue equipment as required.
Assist with ground rescue operations.
Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) activities, support safety culture, report safety issues, and adhere to SMS goals.