Rescue Coordinator

Total Safety GmbH; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Coordinator to lead a safety-focused team in Baton Rouge area. The role supervises staff, plans schedules, and coordinates technical rescue standby for customer projects, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance with safety programs.

The position requires field experience, multiple certifications, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to customer sites is expected as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Must have current driver’s license and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must possess safe driving record and be insurable by Total Safety U.S., Inc. insurance providers for vehicle insurance while driving company truck.
• 120 Hour Rescue Technician (2 of 3 Confined Space/High Angle/Trench)
• 2 Years Field Experience
• Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification
• First Aid with AED
• 4 Gas Monitor Operation Training
• Incident Command Training (ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800)
• First Responder/ECA Certification or Higher
• Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and Proven Proficiency in Rescue Operations.
• Instruction 1 Certification (may be same as 2nd ProBoard Cert.)
• Combination of office and field / production environments. Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. Travel to and from customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervises two or more employees in the assigned department.
• Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules.
• Coordinates technical rescue through the Incident Command System with EMS and agencies.
• Oversees rigging and use of all technical rescue equipment.
• Maintains inventory and ensures maintenance of rescue equipment.
• Ensures safety program compliance and training for personnel.
• Coaches and develops team skills and problem resolution.
• May fill in or help handle excess rescue workload.

Skills

Rescue operations

Team supervision

Incident Command System

Safety leadership

Driver's license

Field experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

120 Hour Rescue Technician

Confined Space Certification

First Aid with AED

4 Gas Monitor Training

ICS Training (ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800)

Job description

Baton Rouge LA TS Office
Gonzales, LA 70737, USA

Description

Total Safety is looking for aRescue Coordinator to join their safety conscious team! The Rescue Coordinator supervises two or more employees (or equivalent) in the assigned department. Plans and coordinates activities of staff that provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Coordinates technical rescue through the Incident Command System. Ensures that all employees understand their role in the safety program.

Total Safetyis the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules. Coordinates the use of rescue personnel and equipment among districts to meet project objectives and achieve maximum efficiency and utilization of company resources.

Supervises the rigging and use of all technical rescue equipment.

Performs on-going monitoring of equipment resources and ensures accurate inventory and documentation of all rescues related equipment. Identifies equipment needs and makes recommendations to appropriate managers to ensure adequate operational capacity. Establishes maintenance schedules and that preventative maintenance is done on all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness. Assists with purchase requests.

Provides leadership in achieving health and safety goals. Proactively identifies safety and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal, State, Company, and client standards. Ensures that issues are identified, addressed, and elevated, if necessary, in a timely manner.

Oversees the human resource functions of assigned team, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling team, this does not include hiring and firing. Recommends and provides input for salary and job change actions to upper management. Ensures that all personnel receive safety and process training. Coaches and counsels’ team to improve technical skills and interpersonal and problem resolution skills. Works to identify and provide opportunities for teams to learn new skills and techniques.

Reviews Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA) prepared by Rescue Tech and provides correction and additional training, as necessary. Reviews daily ICS (Incident Command System) reports.

In case of accident, maintain close contact with rescue team to ensure that all procedures are followed and best outcome for patient. Coordinates technical rescue with EMS and governmental agencies through the Incident Command System.

Assists with special projects as assigned. May occasionally be called upon to fill in or help handle excess rescue workload demands.

Skills and Experience:

Must have current driver’s license and valid proof of vehicle insurance if driving company vehicle.

Must possess safe driving record and be insurable by Total Safety U.S., Inc. insurance providers for vehicle insurance while driving company truck.

120 Hour Rescue Technician (2 of 3 Confined Space/High Angle/Trench)

2 Years Field Experience

Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification

First Aid with AED

4 Gas Monitor Operation Training

Incident Command Training (ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800)

First Responder/ECA Certification or Higher

Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and Proven Proficiency in Rescue Operations.

Instruction 1 Certification (may be same as 2nd ProBoard Cert.)

Combination of office and field / production environments. Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. Travel to and from customer sites.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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