Assistant Rope Rescue Technician Jobs in South Carolina

Summary/Objective 

EnviroSmart is seeking experienced Safety & Rescue Technicians to provide part-time, as needed safety & rescue services at client sites. The primary function of the Safety/Rescue Technician is to provide site safety oversight and technical rescue standby including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue. The technician and supervisor will assist in assessing risks, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices that are in compliance with client standards. Additional duties include being an active advocate attached to our safety department team reviewing permits, ongoing work and insuring that site safety standards are met. If an incident should occur, the Rescue Technician must locate the patient, assess his or her injuries, package the patient for extrication, remove the patient from the threatening environment, and turn the patient over to the EMS for medical attention and transport. The Rescue Technician will be trained to calibrate equipment and verify that equipment is operational.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of rescue techniques, including rope rescue
• Ability to evaluate technical information regarding workplace safety
• Ability to identify safety threats
• Ability to teach peers and subordinates safety skills in a concise manner
• Assists in assessing potential hazards
• Review safety plans and procedures insuring compliance
• Completes rescue pre-plan according to the client site and job hazards
• Completes Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Identifies site-specific rescue anchor points
• Ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and operational by inspections
• Continuously monitors job/site conditions and equipment resources; reports observations and recommendations to his/her supervisor to ensure worker and team safety is maintained 
• Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness
• Conduct site inspection to identify potential OSHA and safety hazards
• Must have the ability to effectively work as a team member during rescue situations and critical tasks. This includes the ability to problem solve, utilizing interpersonal skills while maintaining a level of professionalism at all times.
• Follow all rules and regulations as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, 29 CFR 1926.121-Subpart AA HSE guidelines, and client specific Health and Safety codes of practice
• Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment
• Fire Suppression
• Overhaul Operations
• Assisting other company divisions as needed

Physical Demands

• Must be able to: Pass the NFPA 1582 Firefighter Physical meeting all physical demands within the physical requirements, Pulmonary function test and respirator fit test
• Physical stamina to stand or respond for long periods of time
• Ability to remain calm under stress and think logically and quickly during an emergency
• Able to renders first aid and CPR
• Works inside, outside, in confined spaces, over all types of terrain, in all kinds of weather
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, lift, and carry 100 lbs.; to work in an elevated state or in confined spaces
• Climb to heights over 50 feet. Ladders / scaffolds / generation equipment
• Potential long work hours during maintenance outages/shutdowns (12hr+ shifts)

Certifications/Training/ Licensure 

• OSHA Confined Space Rescue Annual 8 Hr Refresher Training (Required)
• OSHA 30. COSS or CHST (Preferred)
• Atmospheric Testing (Prefered but will train)
• Rescue Technician Core NFPA 1006 (Required but will train)
• Rope Rescue Technician I/II NFPA 1006 (Required but will train)
• Trench/Excavation Rescue (Required but will train)
• Confined Space Technician I/II NFPA 1006 (Required but will train)
• Firefighter II NFPA 1001 (Preferred)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/ Operations/ Technician (Preferred but will train)
• Incident Command System Training ICS (Required for Supervisors)
• Certification in one or more of the following: First aid & CPR, EMR, EMT, Paramedic (Required)
• Transportation Workers Identification Card TWIC (Preferred but not required)
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record (Required)

**Training Rate of Pay

• All training hours are paid at $20.00/hour

Hours of Work

• Shift work, flexible schedules and 24/7 on-call availability

Travel

• Must be able to commute to job site each day. Most work will be performed in the South Carolina area
• Ability and willingness to commute from home to various locations
• Ability and willingness to travel and stay in hotels

AAP/EEO Statement

EnviroSmart dba/ES-Integrated Inc. shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.