Rescue Technician: Confined Space & Rope Rescue Expert

Total Safety; Port Arthur (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide standby rescue for client projects, including confined space and rope rescue, plus first aid and CPR. You will assess hazards, ready rescue equipment, and plan safe working practices in line with client standards.

In emergencies, you locate patients, package for extrication, and hand over to EMS for care. The position involves field and site work with travel to customer sites; 40-hour Rescue Technician certification and related trainings are

Qualifications

• 40 Hour Rescue Technician certification and related training.
• Confined Space Entrant/Attendant certification.
• Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid with AED.
• First Responder level or higher preferred.
• Haz-Woper training completed.
• 4 Gas Monitor Operation training.
• Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing potential hazards and draft Confined Space Rescue Preplans and RSA.
• Ensure safety equipment and PPE are available and in good condition.
• May conduct general air quality monitoring and advise on hazard controls.
• Conduct daily job briefings with customers and workers.
• Monitor job conditions and equipment resources; report observations to supervisor.
• Complete daily ICs (Incident Command System) reports.
• Locate and package accident victims for extrication and hand over to EMS.
• Maintain and inventory rescue equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Rescue operations

Confined space training

CPR / First Aid

4 Gas Monitor Training

OSHA Atmosphere Limitation

Haz-Woper

First Responder

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide standby rescue for client projects, including confined space and rope rescue, plus first aid and CPR. You will assess hazards, ready rescue equipment, and plan safe working practices in line with client standards.

In emergencies, you locate patients, package for extrication, and hand over to EMS for care. The position involves field and site work with travel to customer sites; 40-hour Rescue Technician certification and related trainings are