Marine Firefighter

Theuniversityunion; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Resolve Marine Group in Port Everglades, FL seeks a Marine Fire Fighter-North America to respond to emergency marine fire and salvage cases with a 24-hour notice. The role requires travel up to 90% and may involve long shifts during deployments.

You will mobilize to ER cases, work in teams to fight fires, perform salvage support, maintain equipment, and complete required credentials within six months. A high school diploma and at least five years firefighting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of firefighting experience.
• General maritime knowledge.
• Experienced operating portable fire pumps.
• Skilled in machinery troubleshooting.
• Basic level Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Mobilizing to Marine Fire and Salvage emergency responses on short notice.
• Work as a team member engaged in combating, extinguishing, and overhaul of marine fires.
• Perform salvage support services in emergency response cases.
• Assist in performing maintenance service on OPA-90 equipment as needed.
• Operate equipment including pumps, compressors, and other equipment in marine environment.
• Other duties and training opportunities as assigned.

Skills

Firefighting

Maritime knowledge

Portable pumps

Machinery troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 90%
• Manage Others No

Description

Position Summary

The Marine Fire Fighter-North America reports to the OPA-90 Operations Manager and General Manager of Compliance Services. The Marine Fire Fighter-North America is responsible for deploying to emergency response (ER) cases within a 24-hour notice. The ER cases are marine fire and salvage emergency response that happen in a moments notice, crew must be able to respond quickly. While deployed to an emergency response case, the team member may work twelve (12) or more hours per day as dictated by the casualty circumstances.

Position Responsibilities

• Mobilizing to Marine Fire and Salvage emergency responses on short notice.
• Work as a team member engaged in combating, extinguishing, and overhaul of marine fires
• Perform salvage support services in emergency response cases
• Assist in performing maintenance service on OPA-90 equipment as needed
• Operate equipment as needed including pumps, compressors, and other equipment typically found in the marine environment
• Other duties and training opportunities as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Firefighting experience
• General maritime knowledge
• Experienced in operating portable fire pumps
• Skilled in general machinery troubleshooting
• Basic level Microsoft Office

Credential Requirements

• Advanced Marine Firefighting (Provided within first 6 months of employment)
• HAZWOPER 40-hr
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport
• TWIC or ability to obtain one

Travel Requirement

Up to 90% travel is required. If additional, travel is required beyond the specified amount, based on the operational demand, you will be notified accordingly so arrangements can be made. For deployment on projects, you must have valid credentials listed above on file within Human Resources.

**Please note: COVID Vaccines are not a Resolve Marine requirement; however, our clients or country where work is being performed may require our crew to be. This may affect the ability to be deployed.

ADA Requirements

• Sit or Stand
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• See
• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl
• Taste/Smell
• Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
• Talk/hear
• Carry weight, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to work (Outside weather, fumes, etc.) Outside weather, cold weather environments such as Alaska, fumes, fire, heat, long hours wearing SCBAs as needed.
• Must be able to wear an SCBA and fire fighter protective clothing

Summary

What We’re Looking For

At Resolve Marine, your attitude matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We look for people to bring their very best, positive attitude and resiliency. We strive to be the best in the industry, but we aspire for the best working culture that our employees can ask for. Our people, whether on our vessels or in the office, always work to look ahead, be mindful of safety, environment and respecting one another because enjoying where you work and who we work with is what delivers success in everything we do.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and meet the minimum qualifications of the position outlined in the job description and will perform to the best of my abilities to meet the expectations of the role.
• I also understand that this position is subject to a successful background and drug screening (where country applicable laws apply), as well as random drug testing procedures post-employment.

Resolve Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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