Industrial Firefighter Lead/shower Operator

**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Responsible for directing firefighting activities for the provision of safe egress of personnel, controlling hazardous conditions and extinguishing fire in the event of an emergency.
- Responsible for observing the activities of non-HSE personnel in the Hot Zone for the purpose of mitigating risk.
- Conduct fire / shower protection services in accordance with standard operational procedures.
- Perform general maintenance on fire and shower apparatus and appliances as required by the preventative maintenance program, under the guidance and direction of the Fleet Supervisor or a designate.
- Maintain at minimum a valid class 3 drivers license, (class 1 would be considered an asset)
- Operate company vehicles in a professional manner, in accordance to HSE policy, highway traffic laws and any rules of operation in effect on privately owned roads.
- Provide on the job training / mentorship to workers on proper operation of fire truck and shower units including pre/post trip inspections and troubleshooting equipment issues
- Must maintain and submit drivers log as per Hours of Service regulations
- Ensure that all job-related paperwork is correctly completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Participate in meetings involving large groups of personnel that are operational, hazard identification and organizational in nature
- Provide communication to dispatch for the provision of managing assets efficiently.
- Return equipment upon completion of job and ensure Inspect and clean equipment upon job completion, ensure it is in job ready condition.
- Conduct equipment maintenance procedures at the field level

**Employees Safety Responsibilities**
- Be familiar with and work in accordance with health and safety legislation and company policies and procedures
- Take reasonable care to use safety and personal protective equipment as required by health and safety legislation and company policies and procedures
- Report to HSE Integrated supervision and management immediately any incident or condition believed to be hazardous to workers health or safety
- Refuse the work if danger is imminent or not controlled

**Required Qualifications**
- Minimum three (3) years service as a Second Industrial Fire/Shower Operator or combined Industrial Safety/Firefighting experience from a previous employer, and/or successfully complete a competency assessment by the Fire Services Supervisor.
- Possess a fundamental understanding of drilling, service and completion environments and a great working knowledge of associated processes.
- Must be capable of operating fire pumps and all associated appliances.
- Firefighting training must meet NFPA 1001 and/or 1081 standards.
- Trained in high hazard operations that include, but not limited to Propane/LNG Fracturing.
- Demonstrate leadership, coaching, mentoring and troubleshooting skills
- Experience in the use of breathing apparatus and gas detection equipment.
- Physically capable of performing the following tasks:

- Working at heights and / or climbing ladders or stairs
- Working in small / confined spaces
- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Pushing / pulling (hoses / objects)
- Sitting / driving
- Bending / kneeling / crouching
- Standing / walking for long periods of time
- Working in adverse weather environments (heat / cold) and conditions (rain / wind / snow)
- Potential shift lengths 10 12 hours, should be available to work longer if client requirements demand longer shifts or schedule changes
- Employee must ensure that they are staying hydrated, alert and fit for duty at all times

**Required Certifications & Training**
- H2S Alive
- Standard 1st - Aid / CPR
- Valid unrestricted license with full driving privileges in the province of issue for the specified class of vehicle to be operated on behalf of the company or a higher class of license than that of the vehicle to be operated.
- Valid Class 3 drivers license with air endorsement (Class 1 would be considered an asset)
- NFPA 1001 L1 & L2 Certification
- NFPA 472 Dangerous Goods Operations
- NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Pump Operations
- NFPA or equivalent 1006 Rope / Tower Rescue
- NAPD Emergency Vehicles Operations would be considered an asset
- HSE Driving program
- HSE Hours of Service
- HSE Orientation
- HSE Respiratory Protection
- HSE Gas Detection
- Petroleum Safety Training (PST) & Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
- EGSO ~ Enform
- Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Training
- Standard Operating Procedures Training
- Confined Space Entry and Monitoring
- Conduct equipment maintenance procedures at the field level
- Additional training and certifications may be necessary to meet client specifications.