Job Information
ASRC Industrial Services Rescue Technician with K2 Industrial in Allen Park, Michigan
About Company
K2 Industrial Services is a full service industrial cleaning company committed to safety, operational excellence and customer service. K2 offers turnkey solutions supporting routine maintenance, turnarounds//outages and capital projects. K2 is headquartered in Highlands, IN.
K2 is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including: generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits.
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Rescue Technician is to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. He/she will assist 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. The Rescue Technician is capable with supervision of performing some safety functions such as rigging up of safety equipment, general gas monitoring functions, and confined space attendant duties. The Rescue Technician has been trained to calibrate equipment and check to ensure equipment offered is in proper working condition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in assessing potential hazards and drafts a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis. Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties. Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and ensures 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 customer 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 maintained throughout the duration of the task.
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 it is in a constant state of readiness
Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment.
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Report daily to Principal Contractor, Project Site Representative, or Designated alternate to determine the scope of work and assistance required for the project
Acknowledge safety responsibilities, defined by the principal contractor and regulatory agencies prior to commencing work on the project
Hazard Awareness and Communications
Site Specific Safety Rules
Use of personal protective equipment, Restricted areas
Emergency response strategy, Individual duties and responsibilities reporting of accidents/incidents and specific hazards
Promote safe job performance while monitoring project activities
Must have monitor technology knowledge
Monitor areas for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
Perform gas monitor field calibration
Perform confined space attendant function where required
Maintain breathing air system
Maintaining office and work areas clean
Assist with emergency First Aid as required
Key Requirements, Education, and Experience:
Rescue Technicians must have an ability to operate as a team, supervise entry personnel, implement client specific safety plans, and recommend work practices compliant with OSHA guidelines. Key skills should include:
High school diploma or GED and/or previous experience.
CPR, First Aid preferred
OSHA 10 preferred
Possesses critical reasoning skills and is capable of effectively applying them in stressful situations.
Displays confidence and accepts the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position.
Demonstrates effective communication (verbal, written & listening) and interpersonal skills.
Experience in the petrochemical, municipal, or industrial safety equipment industry.
Ability to inspect, clean and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment so it is in a constant state of readiness.
Knowledge of Regulatory requirements
Use of safety and personal protective equipment
Confined space and rescue practices
Emergency response planning
Code of practice procedures
Hazard Awareness and Communications
Accident/Incident investigation and reporting
Accepted industry practices
Safety Loss/Management training
Industry recognized training requirements
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license from state of residence.
Travel:
Occasionally
EEO Statement:
ASRC Industrial and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.