Industrial Firefighter

Trojansafety; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to safety and innovation as an industrial firefighter. This role involves responding to emergencies, controlling fires, and ensuring the safety of personnel in high-risk environments. You will work alongside skilled professionals, educating teams on safety protocols and participating in crucial safety meetings. This opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a company that values relationships and continuous learning. If you are confident, responsible, and calm under pressure, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess various firefighting certifications and a valid driver's license.
• Candidates must maintain a reasonable level of fitness and pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, control fires, and assist in rescues.
• Educate crews on hazards and participate in safety meetings.
• Operate company vehicles and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Confidence

Practicality

Responsibility

Professionalism

Safety conscience

Calmness in emergencies

Strong communication

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Education

NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 certification

NFPA 1081 (Auxiliary Firefighters) certification

Occupational first aid or equivalent certification

Valid H2S Alive certification

Valid driver’s license (Class 3) with air brake endorsement

Job description

Join a team that genuinely cares about helping others, is constantly innovating and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions, and is committed to ensuring the safety of our employees and the clients we serve.

Since 1994, Trojan Safety has stood at the forefront of industrial safety, specializing in health, safety, and environmental services across the Oil and Gas, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Forestry, and Construction industries in Western Canada.

Job Description

An industrial firefighter’s main role on any job site is to actively respond to emergencies, such as an uncontrolled fire or release of potentially harmful substances that may come in contact with personnel on location. Industrial firefighters travel in teams of two, sometimes three, allowing one to control the pump while the other suppresses the fire with foam and water.

Roles and Responsibilities

An industrial firefighter’s tasks include but are not limited to:

• Being first on the scene to control fires,
• Assisting in the rescue of workers,
• Assisting personnel exposed to harmful substances,
• Assisting H2S Supervisors and/or First Aid Attendants in the event of an emergency,
• Educating crews on hazards of flammable substances and emergency evacuations,
• Being an active participant in all safety meetings,
• Operating all company vehicles and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner,
• Maintaining all tickets,
• Performing pre and post-trips for all jobs,
• Following all company health and safety rules.

Character Traits

Industrial firefighters should possess the following:

• Confidence,
• Practicality,
• Responsibility,
• Professionalism,
• Safety conscience,
• Calmness in emergencies,
• Strong communication,
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Physical Requirements

Due to the nature of the position, industrial firefighters must:

• Maintain a reasonable level of fitness,
• Have normal colour vision, as many safety systems are colour-coded,
• Be able to work several consecutive shifts (12 hours) consisting of day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Possess NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 certification,
• Possess NFPA 1081 (Auxiliary Firefighters) certification,
• Possess occupational first aid or equivalent certification,
• Possess valid H2S Alive,
• Possess a valid driver’s license (Class 3) with air brake endorsement (preferred) & current (within three months) clean driving record.

Additionally, this is considered a safety-sensitive position, and candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Trojan Core Values – The Heart of Everything We Do:

• Show you care
• Keep learning
• Always on time
• Dependable
• It’s all about relationships

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