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Director Air Tanker Base Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Shoreside Tankerman - Houston.

Houston, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $27.75/hr

Travel to and from assigned facility, as directed by Gulfstar Dispatch Department. * Carries all ... Wears all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment that may ...

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What is the difference between Director Air Tanker Base vs Air Operations Supervisor?

AspectDirector Air Tanker BaseAir Operations Supervisor
CertificationsFAA certifications, incident command trainingFAA certifications, incident command training
Work EnvironmentBase management, coordination of firefighting aircraftSupervising flight operations, safety oversight
Employer & IndustryFire agencies, government agenciesFire agencies, government agencies

The Director Air Tanker Base oversees the entire base operations, including aircraft deployment and coordination, while the Air Operations Supervisor focuses on supervising flight safety and operational activities. Both roles require similar certifications and work within firefighting and aviation industries, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Job description

1.Understands the safe work processes in place. Demonstrates a safety culture of always performing work safely, setting an example and coaching other less experienced bullgangers.
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Possesses an understanding of the sequence of activities performed during the tank erection process and performs these without being directed.
3. Understands the potential outcomes of the misuse of primary tank building tools and equipment and demonstrates knowledge of their safe, efficient use.


4. Understands proper use of plate clamps, has knowledge of proper applications for wire rope and/or synthetic slings.
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Recognizes hazards and takes the necessary action to mitigate those hazards.
6. Perform heavy construction work focused on the erection of steel plate tanks and vessels.


7. Learn and use training provided to maintain personal and team safe behaviors and procedures.
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Maintain good housekeeping.
9. Perform general labor, removal of temporary erection material, scaffold material handling, material handling, air hose and weld lead maintenance within a team of Tank Builders.


10. With training, safely work around and operate air and electric powered hand tools, grinding and power brushing of weld seams and final cleaning of tank material.
11.

Erection of tank external structural steel, platforms, and associated components.
12. Fabricate and install internal tank piping, instruments, and all associated components.


13. Ability to operate construction equipment as required; including lifting, material handling and personnel access equipment.
14.

Work safely around welding and burning activities.
15. Assist in basic rigging and tagging.


16. Recognize and remove defective tools and equipment from service.
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Recognize hazards and take action to mitigate and remove.
18. Typically requires at least 6 months industrial tank construction.