Senior Fire Prevention & Compliance Lead

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

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.