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Total Safety Us

Rescue Technician I - (TPT)

Warren, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks ...

SET Environmental

Part-time Rescue Technician

Portage, MI · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Provide site safety and technical rescue standby for customer's projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue * Assess potential hazards and draft written rescue plan * Identify ...

Total Safety

Rescue Technician I - (TPT)

Warren, MI · On-site

The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks ...

Total Safety

Rescue Technician I - (TPT)

Warren, MI · On-site

The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks ...

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

Rescue Technician

Taylor, MI · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Confined Space Rescue / High Angle Rescue Equipment * Internal policies and procedures * Responsible for assessing and developing rescue plans * Contractor and Client relations as they pertain to ...

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

Rescue Technician

Taylor, MI · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Confined Space Rescue / High Angle Rescue Equipment * Internal policies and procedures * Responsible for assessing and developing rescue plans * Contractor and Client relations as they pertain to ...

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Rescue Technician - TPT

Monroe, MI · On-site

$34K - $35K/yr

The Rescue Technician II provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space and technical rope rescue, and first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks, readying rescue ...

Ford Motor Company

Industrial Firefighter

Marshall, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... as confined space rescue, high-angle rescue, and machine rescue, as trained and equipped by the facility. o Utilize specialized rescue tools and techniques safely and effectively. • Emergency ...

Bloomfield Township

Firefighter/Paramedic

Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$57K/yr

... Confined Space Awareness, Trench Rescue Awareness, Collapse Rescue Awareness, Rope Rescue. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS None. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS None. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB ...

Vestas Wind Systems

Wind Technician II- Bad Axe, MI

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.

Vestas

Wind Technician II- Bad Axe, MI

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... High Angle Rescue & Emergency Decent, and Confined Space. • Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises. • Due to design ...

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What is a confined space rescue?

A Confined Space Rescue job involves responding to emergencies in confined spaces such as tanks, tunnels, or pipelines where workers may become trapped or incapacitated. Rescuers are trained to assess hazards, use specialized equipment, and perform safe extractions while ensuring their own safety. This role requires knowledge of OSHA and NFPA regulations, as well as skills in first aid, breathing apparatus operation, and rope rescue techniques. Confined space rescuers often work with fire departments, industrial safety teams, or emergency response units.

What skills and qualifications are needed for confined space rescue?

To thrive in Confined Space Rescue, you need strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards, technical rescue procedures, and physical fitness, often supported by specialized training and certification in confined space entry and rescue. Familiarity with gas monitoring equipment, fall protection systems, rescue communication devices, and advanced PPE is typically required. Outstanding teamwork, situational awareness, and effective communication make you stand out in high-pressure scenarios. These abilities are vital to ensure safe and efficient rescue operations in hazardous environments where quick and coordinated actions are critical.

What are the typical working conditions and team structure for confined space rescue?

Confined Space Rescue professionals often work in industrial environments, such as construction sites, utilities, and manufacturing plants, where they may encounter challenging physical and environmental conditions. The role usually involves being part of a specialized rescue team that trains regularly and operates together during both planned entries and emergency situations. Team members rely heavily on clear communication and coordination, as each person plays a crucial role in ensuring rescues are conducted efficiently and safely. Being comfortable with irregular or on-call hours, as well as staying up-to-date with ongoing safety training, is also important in this field.

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Rescue Technician I - (TPT)

Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Warren, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Total Safety rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 37 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Rescue Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. Assists in assessing risks, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client’s standards. In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:   

  • Assists in assessing potential hazards and drafts a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA). Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties. Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order.
  • May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on the interpretation of this data.
  • Conducts daily job briefings with customers and workers.
  • Performs on-going monitoring of job conditions and equipment resources and reports observations and recommendations to supervisor to assure both worker and team safety is always maintained.
  • Completes daily ICS (Incident Command System) reports.
  • In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport. Renders first aid and CPR to the level of training.
  • Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.
  • Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment.
  • Assists with special projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience:   

  • 2 years of relevant rescue experience required.
  • Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification, Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid with AED, First Responder or better preferred, Haz-whopper, 4 Gas Monitor Operation Training, Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and Proven Proficiency in Rescue Operations.
  • Ability to inspect, clean and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness.

Working Environment:   

  • Combination of office and field/production environments.
  • Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
  • Travel to and from customer sites 75% of time.

Educational Requirements:   

High School diploma or GED.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

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