Full-Time Rescue Technician - (Confined Space / Technical Rope Rescue)

Total Safety•La Porte, TX

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects, including confined space and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. The role supports risk assessment, rescue equipment preparation, and practical planning to promote safe work practices in compliance with client standards. In an accident, the technician locates and assesses the patient, packages them for extrication, removes them from the threatening environment, and turns them over to EMS for medical attention and transport. Total Safety provides integrated safety and compliance services and supporting products, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment and paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Its stated core values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Requirements

40-hour Rescue Technician qualification and more than 6 months of experience.
Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification.
Healthcare Provider CPR.
First Aid with AED.
Ability to inspect, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on rescue equipment.

Nice To Haves

First Responder certification or higher.
Haz-whopper.
4 Gas Monitor Operation Training.
Familiarity with OSHA atmospheric limitations.
Proven proficiency in rescue operations.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing potential hazards and drafting Confined Space Rescue Preplans and Rescue Safety Analyses (RSA).
Identify and communicate potential hazards to affected parties, determine hazard controls and emergency contingency plans, and ensure required safety equipment and PPE are available and in good working order.
Conduct general air quality monitoring as needed and recommend hazard controls or personal protective equipment based on the data.
Conduct daily job briefings with customers and workers.
Monitor job conditions and equipment resources, and report observations and recommendations to the supervisor to help maintain worker and team safety.
Complete daily Incident Command System (ICS) reports.
In an accident, locate and assess the patient, package them for extrication, remove them from the threatening environment, and transfer them to EMS for medical attention and transport.
Provide first aid and CPR in accordance with training.
Follow handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventive maintenance guidelines for rescue equipment.
Maintain accurate inventories and documentation for rescue-related equipment.
Assist with special projects as assigned.