Industrial Fire & Rescue Specialist (ERT)

Socket.dev; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join our safety-focused team. The ERT provides fire protection, technical rescue, and hazard mitigation services across high-risk industrial facilities, responding rapidly to emergencies and maintaining readiness of firefighting and rescue equipment.

This role supports incident command, conducts safety inspections, and participates in prevention and training activities, ensuring personnel and site infrastructure remain secure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary training in Fire Science or related field preferred.
• NFPA 1001 firefighter I & II certification.
• Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472/1072).
• Technical Rescue certifications (confined space, rope rescue, trench, machinery).
• Valid driver's license: EVOC or industrial vehicle operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to industrial fires, explosions, chemical releases, and hazardous material incidents.
• Operate firefighting apparatus, pumps, fixed suppression systems, and portable fire equipment.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections, hot work monitoring, and testing of fire protection systems.
• Assist with incident command operations and hazard assessment during emergency events.
• Perform confined space, rope/high-angle, trench, and machinery rescues.
• Use and maintain specialized rescue equipment, including tripods, SCBA, rope systems, and hydraulic tools.
• Participate in emergency response drills, simulations, and pre-incident planning with facility staff.
• Support safe execution of rescue operations in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and site standards.
• Promote safety awareness and enforce industrial safety practices during routine operations.
• Conduct equipment inspections and maintain operational readiness of firefighting/rescue tools.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Provide input into emergency response planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Firefighting

Rescue proficiency

Follow command structure

Physical fitness

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary training in Fire Science preferred

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II certification

Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472/1072)

Technical Rescue certifications (confined space, rope rescue, trench, machinery)

Valid driver's license; EVOC or industrial vehicle operation experience preferred

Tools

SCBA equipment

Tripods

Rope rescue equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Total Safety is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join our safety-focused team. The ERT provides fire protection, technical rescue, and hazard mitigation services across high-risk industrial facilities, responding rapidly to emergencies and maintaining readiness of firefighting and rescue equipment.

This role supports incident command, conducts safety inspections, and participates in prevention and training activities, ensuring personnel and site infrastructure remain secure.