Fire Supervisor

About the Role

Total Safety is seeking a Fire Supervisor to join their safety-conscious team. The Fire Supervisor will oversee two or more full-time employees in operations that include service and repair of various fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily/weekly schedules and operating priorities for the assigned team, minimizing downtime.
• Monitors labor reports and ensures the team meets or exceeds production, quality, and safety goals.
• Ensures compliance with QA/QC, safety, environmental, and cost of operations goals.
• Teaches cost control and provides effective counsel, especially for corrective actions.
• Proactively identifies safety and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, Company, and client standards.
• Works with HSE to recommend long-range accident reduction and cost containment objectives.
• Maintains inventory and daily status reports to ensure readiness of tools and equipment.
• Assists in conducting periodic audits of repair parts, rental, and equipment inventories.
• Submits purchase requests for equipment and supplies to support service and repair operations.
• Communicates and resolves customer concerns in collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, and other internal departments.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all documentation and data entry related to inspection and repair.
• Partners with human resources for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, and salary/job change actions.
• Coaches and counsels the team, documenting employee relations issues.
• Ensures all personnel receive safety and procedure training.
• Identifies and provides opportunities for the team to learn new skills and techniques.
• Plans and oversees a preventive maintenance program to ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Develops procedures and assists with establishing work standards for the assigned area.
• Assists with planning and implementing short and long-term departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversees contractors as required.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or related industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Safe driving record and insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel to customers' sites and availability for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Must obtain TWIC card and other safety-related badges/certifications as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of Total Safety products and services in the assigned area.
• State Fire Marshal licenses for appropriate areas of service.
• NICET level II certification in the appropriate area(s).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and other database software.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications utilized by the company.
• Commitment to compliance with applicable laws, safety, and company policies.
• High ethical standards and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Understanding of key financial issues impacting service and operations functions.
• Experience with budget preparation and cost control.
• Ability to prepare accurate and effective written communications and reports.
• Proficiency in the care and use of site-specific, facility, and customer-required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested).
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.

Working Environment

Combination of office, shop, indoor, and outdoor industrial environments. Frequent exposure to cold, hot, wet, humid, and outside weather conditions, as well as vibration. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic. The noise level is usually moderate.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED. Associate’s degree in science or a technical area is strongly preferred.