Fire & EMS Technician - Austin

The Fire & EMS Technician will support the site day-to-day operations with employee engagement and training. The Fire & EMS Technician will promote continuous improvement of overall Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes and systems.

Shifts available: Day Shift 6:30AM – 6:30 PM, Night Shift 6:30PM – 6:30AM (10% pay differential)

• Respond to emergencies consistent with fire suppression for a 2,500-acre campus, over 11 million sqft of manufacturing space, a cathode facility, crash test area, wildland space, and growing
• Respond to confined space, trench, rescue, high-angle rescue, and entrapments. Respond to hazardous material incidents to contain and mitigate life and environmental hazards
• Provide basic/advanced life support during medical emergencies associate with trauma, chemical exposure, or medical emergencies
• Collaborate with On Site Medical (OSM) team to ensure the best possible patient care and outcome. Support stakeholders with emergency action plans, emergency drills, and emergency communication
• Provides detailed verbal, written, and computer reports pertaining to condition and care of patients. Organize, file, and maintain safety documentation (e.g., one note records, pass down logs,); Ensure all support documentation is collected for event reports.
• Maintain a strong presence throughout the site engaging with shop stakeholders and production associates while fostering a robust safety culture. Support EHS Specialists with safety concerns and assist with coordination of safety supplies (first aid kits, eyewash stations, etc.)
• Safely and efficiently operates emergency response and powered industrial vehicles. Perform confined space inventory, classification, and incident pre-planning. Support facility operations to minimize loss of production time
• Required - Firefighter 1 and 2 (IFSAC/Pro Board or TCFP), current National Registry Paramedic or TDSHS Paramedic, HazMat Awareness/Operations (HazMat Technician Preferred), FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 Certifications
• Valid driver's license required to be able to operate assigned fleet
• Rope Rescue/Confined Space Rescue Certifications Preferred
• Fire Instructor 1 Preferred, OSHA 10 Certification - Completion required within 6 months of hire
• Ability to rapidly respond to employee health emergencies, discern audible alarms and activate emergency procedures
• Display Excellence, Courage, Compassion, and Collaboration in accordance with the Fire & EMS Team values. Well organized, excellent attention to details and a passion the care of others
• Evidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly

Essential Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift over 50lbs
• Must be able to stand/walk for +10hrs daily
• Must be comfortable working with hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to pass respiratory requirements and operate in a SCBA mask for extended periods of time Must complete medical baseline assessment and have the ability to complete physically strenuous tasks associated with fire suppression, for extended periods of time