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INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTER

DESCRIPTION

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New Venture Safety Services is currently looking for qualified Industrial Firefighters.  Ideal candidates will have previous relevant experience within the oil and gas industry.

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QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Prior H2S Supervisory and Oil and Gas Experience would be an asset

  • Valid H2S Alive Certificate

  • Valid First Aid Ticket 

  • Firefighting training must meet NFPA 1001 and/or 1081 standards

  • Competent in operating fire pumps and all associated fire equipment

  • Valid Class 5 drivers license and current (within 30 days) drivers abstract

  • Valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brakes would be an asset

  • Operating company equipment in a safe manner

  • Physically capable of working in adverse environments and conditions

  • Experience in the use of breathing apparatus and gas detection equipment

  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision

  • Fall Protection and Detection and Control of Flammable Substances would be an asset

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Provide and support a safe work environment

  • Plan, coordinate and establish required duties with on-site client representative(s) 

  • Set up and maintain firefighting and/or shower equipment 

  • Provide firefighting, fire protection and emergency services

  • Engage in and conduct drills, rescues, inspections & tests, site hazard assessments and safety meetings on-site

  • Ensure all required safety paperwork is complete, organized, and submitted

  • Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are current and in working condition

  • Maintain vehicles in excellent working conditions and keep vehicles clean at all times

  • Inspection and operation of various equipment and testing systems to ensure response quality

  • You should enjoy physical work and be comfortable being away from home for long periods of time in a hotel or camp situation

  • You are diligent, attentive and can work as an effective team player. You must be able to communicate clearly and calmly when faced with adverse situations

 

 

MANDATORY PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING

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This is a safety sensitive position and the candidate must complete and clear a pre-employment drug test.

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New Venture Safety Services is committed to the long-term growth and development of each and every employee.  We provide in house comprehensive training to our staff on a regular basis. This helps to keep skills they have learned sharp and fresh along with updates and new protocols, procedures and practices. These sessions also help new staff to understand and familiarize themselves to the work environment they can expect to encounter in the field. 

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Qualified candidates for this position are encouraged to send your resume in to fire@nvsafety.com.

 

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