Fire Inspector

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Position Summary:

Inspects, educates, and enforces federal, state, local, Port Houston tariff, and Port Houston fire codes. Coordinates with specialty contractor’s annual and required inspections of fire pumps, fire hose, fire ladders, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, cascade systems, and SCBA. Creates reports for fire hydrant and fire extinguisher inspections.

Key Responsibilities /Duties:

Ensure adequate preventative measures are being taken to minimize threat of harm to Port Houston, its users, tenants and visitors

Lead routine inspections for new and existing buildings and fire protection systems to ensure local ordinances and state laws pertaining to fire and life safety are maintained

Conduct and oversee monthly fire extinguishers and fire hydrant inspections and testing

Conduct and oversee annual fire extinguisher inspections with certified outside contractor

Ensure all fire pumps are inspected and tested annually, and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review

Ensure all SCBAs are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review

Ensure all Cascade Systems are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review

Ensure all fire hose and ladders are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review

Monitor Hot Work within Port Houston; ensure compliance

Monitor hazardous cargo placement on the terminal and insure placement and segregation in accordance with Port Houston regulations

Prepare pre-fire plans and conduct building inspections

Conduct fire drills and training at Port Houston facilities

Meet with other departments on projects or leases regarding fire protection

Enforce state, local, tariff, and Port Houston fire code

Work with the Fire Chief and Fire Training Officer in development of annual budget for inspection and fire prevention activities

Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform other duties as required

Education/

Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required3+ years of related firefighting experience required

License/Certification:

A current, valid Texas driver's license is required

Fire Officer I certification preferredTCFP Structural Firefighter basic certification requiredTCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification requiredTCFP Marine Firefighter basic certifications requiredTCFP Fire Inspector required

Emergency Medical Technician basic requiredA Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Working knowledge names and location of Port Houston facilities and buildings including accesses and exits, driving lanes, docks, facility cranes of all types, auxiliary fire pumps, and like amenities of any tenant utilizing Port Houston property and under our response jurisdiction

Knowledge of Port Houston tariffs and USCG requirements

Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Knowledge of NFPA 14:
Portable fire extinguishers

Knowledge of Fire Code 2012

Knowledge of industrial processes and emergency response

Knowledge of fire boat operations and marine firefighting

Knowledge of correct passing criteria for equipment

Knowledge of marketing and financial planning

Ability to keep required certifications

Oral and written communications skills

Scheduling and time management skills

Organization skills

Situational awareness skills

Ability to work as a team Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Considered essential employees and may be required to work on holidays, evenings, nights, and be immediately recalled for emergencies at any time. They must remain available and "on call" 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dependent on emergency

Key Competencies

Required:

Contributing to Team Success Effective Communication Managing Work Safety Awareness Dependable Follow Through Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills This work site location of this job is:

Port Coordination Center Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…