Rescue Technician

NightHawk Safety & Rescue, LLC; Lumberton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NightHawk Safety & Rescue, LLC in Lumberton, TX is seeking a Rescue Technician for a full-time, on-site role. You will provide standby rescue coverage for confined space entry, high-angle work, and other hazardous operations, while inspecting and maintaining rescue and safety equipment.

Daily duties include setting up safe work areas, monitoring safety procedures, assisting with job hazard analyses, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in confined space and high-angle rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of fall protection equipment and usage.
• Experience with emergency response procedures.
• Strong communication within rescue teams and with clients.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety standards relevant to rescue operations.
• Ability to inspect and operate rescue equipment safely and reliably.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and operate rescue and safety equipment.
• Set up and monitor safe work areas at client sites.
• Perform emergency rescue and first-response actions as needed.
• Support safety training activities and drills.
• Assist with job hazard assessments and safety procedures.
• Complete documentation and maintain readiness for rapid deployment to client sites.

Skills

Confined space rescue

High-angle rescue

Fall protection

Emergency response

Team communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Breathing apparatus

Rescue equipment inspection

Communication devices

Job description

Company Description

NightHawk Safety & Rescue, LLC specializes in services that help employers keep workers safe and worksites compliant. The company provides safety training, equipment inspection, and emergency response services tailored to a variety of industrial environments. A team of experienced safety and rescue professionals delivers practical, field-focused support designed to meet regulatory requirements and client expectations. NightHawk Safety & Rescue focuses on reliable, responsive service that helps organizations protect employees and reduce risk across daily operations.

Role Description

The Rescue Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Lumberton, TX. This position is responsible for providing standby rescue coverage during high-risk work such as confined space entry, working at height, and other hazardous operations. Day-to-day tasks include inspecting and maintaining rescue and safety equipment, setting up and monitoring safe work areas, and performing emergency rescue and first-response actions when needed. The Rescue Technician supports safety training activities, assists with job hazard assessments, and works closely with supervisors and clients to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and company procedures. The role also involves completing documentation, participating in drills, and maintaining readiness for rapid deployment to client sites.

Qualifications

• Rescue and safety skills: proficiency in confined space and high-angle rescue techniques, fall protection usage, and emergency response procedures.
• Operational skills: ability to inspect, maintain, and operate rescue, fall protection, breathing apparatus, and communication equipment safely and reliably.
• Safety and compliance knowledge: familiarity with OSHA and relevant industry safety standards, job hazard analysis, and safe work permitting processes.
• Communication and teamwork: strong situational awareness, clear verbal communication, and ability to work effectively within a rescue team and with client personnel.
• Physical readiness: capability to lift and carry equipment, work in confined spaces or at heights, and perform tasks under demanding environmental conditions.
• Experience and training: prior industrial or technical rescue experience, completion of recognized rescue and first aid/CPR training; advanced certifications (e.g., confined space rescue, rope rescue) are preferred.
• Other qualifications: valid driver's license with reliable transportation, willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies, and a commitment to continuous safety training and skills development.