Part Time Standby/Rescue Tech

Specialty Industrial Group LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Specialty Industrial Group LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Part-Time Confined Space Rescue Technician to provide standby rescue services at industrial facilities in the Houston area. This on-call role suits professionals with emergency response, industrial safety, or rescue experience who want flexible, part-time work.

You will monitor sites, maintain rescue gear, and respond to emergencies while meeting safety procedures and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Must live in the Houston, Texas area or surrounding communities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and short-notice assignments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and site-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide standby rescue coverage for confined space entry operations.
• Monitor work areas for compliance with site safety requirements.
• Maintain readiness of rescue equipment and emergency response gear.
• Assist with emergency response activities when required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and project personnel.
• Follow all OSHA, client, and company safety procedures.

Skills

Emergency response

Industrial safety

Confined space operations

Team communication

Schedule flexibility

Education

TWIC Card

First Aid/CPR/AED

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

HAZWOPER

Rope Rescue

Job description

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Houston Standby - Direct Part Time Manual Labor Houston Standby - Direct, La Porte, TX, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Location: Houston, TX and surrounding areas
Job Type: Part-Time / On-Call
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Join Our Emergency Response Team

We are seeking motivated and safety-focused Part-Time Confined Space Rescue Technicians to support industrial projects throughout the Houston area. This position is ideal for individuals with emergency response, industrial safety, firefighting, EMS, rescue, or confined space experience who are looking for flexible, part-time work.

As a Confined Space Rescue Technician, you will provide standby rescue services at industrial facilities, ensuring worker safety and regulatory compliance during confined space entries and other high-risk operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide standby rescue coverage for confined space entry operations.


• Monitor work areas for compliance with site safety requirements.


• Maintain readiness of rescue equipment and emergency response gear.


• Assist with emergency response activities when required.


• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and project personnel.


• Follow all OSHA, client, and company safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must live in the Houston, Texas area or surrounding communities.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and short-notice assignments.


• Ability to pass pre-employment and site-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• First responder, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, industrial safety, or rescue background.


• Current certifications in:
  
  
  
  • Confined Space Rescue
  
  
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  
  
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
  
  
  • HAZWOPER
  
  
  • Rope Rescue
  
  
  • Industrial Safety Training
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities.


• Ability to wear PPE and respiratory protection as required.


• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces.


• Ability to lift and carry rescue equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on major industrial projects.


• Professional training and development opportunities.


• Competitive compensation.


• Work alongside experienced rescue and safety professionals.

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