Senior Fire Inspector

0072 Port of Houston Authority; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking a Fire Battalion Chief Admin & Training to lead complex fire prevention inspections across marine terminals, warehouses, and facilities. You will enforce fire codes, coordinate with contractors, and oversee inspections of pumps, SCBA, hoses, and ladders, while providing technical guidance to staff and stakeholders.

You will develop training, prepare reports, and manage documentation to support fire safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; further education preferred.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in fire inspection or fire protection.
• Experience inspecting industrial, maritime, petrochemical, logistics facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee monthly fire extinguishers and hydrant inspections.
• Oversee annual extinguisher inspections with certified outside contractors.
• Ensure all pumps and SCBAs are tested and documented per regulations.
• Coordinate with inspectors and contractors for inspections and reviews.
• Develop pre-fire plans and conduct building inspections.
• Deliver fire prevention education and technical guidance.
• Maintain inspection records and analyze trends for improvements.
• Assist with training and quality review of inspection documentation.
• Assist in annual budget development for inspection activities.

Skills

Fire prevention

Inspection leadership

Code compliance

Emergency response

Team supervision

Report creation

Industrial facilities

Stakeholder communication

Training & education

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 60 college hours in Fire Protection/Business/Technical Studies

Five years fire inspection experience

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection preferred

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Position Summary

Fire Battalion Chief Admin & Training Exempt FSI The Senior Fire Inspector leads complex fire prevention inspections, evaluates fire and life safety risks, and supports code compliance across Port Houston facilities and operations. The position applies advanced technical knowledge to marine terminals, warehouses, administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, and other port properties. Provides Leadership to the Fire Inspectors, Reviews, Inspects, educates, and enforces federal, state, local, Port Houston tariff, and Port Houston fire codes. Coordinates with specialty contractor’s annual and required inspections of fire pumps, fire hose, fire ladders, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, cascade systems, and SCBA. Create reports for fire hydrant and fire extinguisher inspections.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Conduct and oversee monthly fire extinguishers and fire hydrant inspections and testing
• Conduct and oversee annual fire extinguisher inspections with certified outside contractors
• Ensure all fire pumps are inspected and tested annually, and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
• Ensure all SCBAs are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
• Ensure all Cascade Systems are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
• Ensure all fire hose and ladders are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
• Monitor Hot Work within Port Houston; ensure compliance
• Monitor hazardous cargo placement on the terminal and insure placement and segregation in accordance with Port Houston regulations
• Prepare pre-fire plans and conduct building inspections
• Conduct fire drills and training at Port Houston facilities
• Meet with other departments on projects or leases regarding fire protection
• Enforce state, local, tariff, and Port Houston fire code
• Deliver fire prevention education and technical guidance to employees, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain inspection records, track recurring deficiencies, and analyze trends to recommend improvements in prevention practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for inspectors and operational personnel; assist with training, complex inspections, and quality review of inspection documentation.
• Work with the Fire Chief and Fire Training Officer in development of annual budget for inspection and fire prevention activities

Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent required Associate’s degree or sixty (60) college hours in Fire Protection, Business, or Technical Studies preferred Five years of progressively responsible experience in fire inspection, fire prevention, fire protection, or closely related work, including experience independently conducting inspections and managing corrective actions. Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection or related field preferred. Experience inspecting industrial, maritime, petrochemical, logistics, or other complex facilities preferred.

' 8+ years of related firefighting experience required

License/Certification

• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• Fire Officer I certification required
• Fire Officer II certification preferred
• TCFP Structural Firefighter basic, intermediate, and advanced certification required
• TCFP Structural Masters preferred
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification required
• TCFP Marine Firefighter basic, intermediate, and advanced certifications required within 1 year.
• TCFP Marine Firefighter Masters preferred.
• TCFP Fire Inspector required
• Emergency Medical Technician basic required
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate Port Houston vehicles.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

Working knowledge names and location of Port Houston facilities and buildings including accesses and exits, driving lanes, docks, facility cranes of all types, auxiliary fire pumps, and like amenities of any tenant utilizing Port Houston property and under our response jurisdiction Knowledge of Port Houston tariffs and USCG requirements Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Knowledge of NFPA 14: Portable fire extinguishers Knowledge of Fire Code 2012 Knowledge of industrial processes and emergency response Knowledge of industrial processes and emergency response Knowledge of fire boat operations and marine firefighting Supervisory skills Interpersonal and Situational awareness skills Organization and time management skills Knowledge of correct passing criteria for equipment Knowledge of marketing and financial planning Ability to keep required certifications Oral and written communications skills Scheduling and time management skills Ability to work as a team Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Key Competencies Required

Contributing to Team Success. Advanced knowledge of fire prevention principles, fire and life safety inspection methods, and applicable fire protection standards. Ability to interpret and apply adopted codes, approved plans, technical specifications, and organizational procedures. Effective Communication Managing Work Safety Awareness Dependable Follow Through Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is

Port Coordination Center

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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