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How much do overseas fire chief jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for overseas fire chief in the United States is $105,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some of the unique challenges faced by an Overseas Fire Chief compared to a domestic fire chief?

Overseas Fire Chiefs often navigate unique challenges such as cultural and language barriers, adapting to different local fire codes and safety standards, and managing teams comprised of both local and expatriate personnel. The role may also involve liaising with international agencies, foreign governments, and contractors to implement emergency response plans in unfamiliar environments. You may encounter resource constraints or logistical hurdles in obtaining equipment and training supplies. These challenges require a proactive, adaptable approach and strong diplomatic skills, making the role both demanding and rewarding for those interested in international leadership opportunities.

What is an Overseas Fire Chief job?

An Overseas Fire Chief is responsible for overseeing fire protection and emergency response operations at international locations, often on military bases or government installations. They manage fire personnel, coordinate training, enforce safety regulations, and ensure compliance with local and international fire codes. Their role includes emergency planning, risk assessment, and collaboration with local authorities. Strong leadership, firefighting experience, and knowledge of global fire safety standards are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Overseas Fire Chief position, and why are they important?

To excel as an Overseas Fire Chief, you need extensive experience in fire service management, emergency response coordination, and a strong background in fire prevention and safety regulations, often requiring certifications such as Fire Officer or Chief Fire Officer and relevant international credentials. Familiarity with incident command systems, firefighting equipment, and digital dispatch or reporting software is essential. Strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and adaptability are key soft skills for managing diverse teams and challenging environments abroad. These skills ensure effective life safety operations, regulatory compliance, and cohesive team performance in complex international settings.

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Job description

The position of Party Chief for Survey Services exists for the purpose of managing and carrying out required tasks in the field for survey projects, as requested by manager or project specific manager, and / or field client representatives for the survey project's field activities. The Party Chief leads and directs the work of others, relying on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish given tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. This position is responsible for assuring that client needs are effectively met regarding field activities, and that all tasks are performed efficiently, responsibly and in accordance with safe work procedures.

The most important and essential function of this position is attitude and includes the following: getting along with co-workers, responding politely to members of the community, working as a team member, functioning well under pressure, responding in a positive manner to supervision, and maintaining inter-office confidentiality.

Offshore position located in the Gulf of Mexico and other remote global locations. 

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world - from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty E-ROV and Freedom AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance. 

REQUIRED

  • Seven (7) or ten (10) years' experience in the Survey industry as a Survey Professional
  • Must be proficient with a variety of the field concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations such as GPS, Side Scan Sonar, Multibeam, Sub-bottom Profiler and Magnetometer systems
  • Must have knowledge of basic computer skills, operation of data collector(s), and major survey equipment manufacturer's software   
  • Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.  
  • Ability to travel domestically and overseas.                           

DESIRED

  • Two year technical degree or higher in field of study
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent desired
  • Current security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance. 
  • Experience in supervisory position

Working Conditions

  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water. 
  • Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment. 
  • Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare. 
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks. 
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.  
  • Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Benefits Statement 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

ESSENTIAL 

  • Complying with company safety rules and training
  • Conducting operations safely & reporting any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to his/her supervisor  
  • Assist new and fellow employees in performing their work in accordance with safe work procedures
  • Conduct and document daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) / safety tail gate meetings
  • Managing and carrying out specific job task as requested by client and or project manager
  • Perform field investigation, prepare/review field notes, documenting field requested changes, ensure data quality and collection
  • Responsible for the care and safety of personnel and company equipment.
  • Coordinating and communicating with clients, crew members and project managers
  • Train and adhere to OII, DOTD or other company's specific requirements
  • Training of fellow field personnel
  • Responsible for the direct management of employees and Client relations onboard the vessel.
  • Responsible for sending daily progress reports
  • Responsible for keeping adequate spares onboard the vessel and sending back broken parts to office for repair or replacement.
  • Responsible for overall maintenance of survey gear. 
  • Responsible for Quality control of data and ensuring that all data is collected, and backups are made prior to departing job site
  • Required to know all data requirements that are needed for the job.
  • Responsible for ensuring that copies of data are sent to the office.
  • Responsible for coring onboard vessel
  • Required to troubleshoot any problems onboard the vessel as it relates to the job.
  • Required to complete written documentation on all notable events that occurred during their shift, including, but not limited to, downtime, data problems, and weather changes that affected the data quality.
  • Must have a good working relationship with the captain and should meet once a day to discuss operations.
  • Ability to work well with personnel onboard
  • Primary responsibility is participation in hydrographic and geophysical projects. 
  • Mobilize, de-mobilize, operate and perform user level maintenance of positioning and geophysical equipment and sensors.
  • Perform with minimal supervision positioning and geophysical equipment and sensors include, but are limited to:  Winches, coring equipment, side scan sonar, single beam echo sounders, Multibeam sonar, temperature/salinity sensors, magnetometers, sub-bottom profilers, GPS, DGPS, USBL, and other systems as required. 
  • Responsible for equipment calibration, data collection, data quality, and log entries. 
  • Operation of workstations and PC's with appropriate software programs to support projects is required. 
  • Other projects may require light electronic work. Keeping of work logs or records sufficient for quality assurance.         
  • All other duties as assigned

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