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Job Description
This position involves responding to fires, chemical spills, and emergencies at Gotion's manufacturing facility, conducting safety inspections, and providing fire safety training to ensure a secure and compliant work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to fire, medical, chemical, and other emergencies within the facility.
- Operate fire suppression equipment to control and extinguish fires involving industrial materials.
- Contain, mitigate, and control hazardous chemical spills or releases using PPE and established procedures.
- Inspect fire suppression systems, emergency exits, and facility infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Review and monitor hot work permits to ensure safety precautions are followed.
- Document emergency responses, inspections, and training activities with detailed reports.
- Conduct daily fire safety training for employees.
Requirements
- Possess a valid state-issued driver s license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Be certified as an Illinois State Fire Marshal Basic Firefighter.
- Have at least 3 years of experience working as a firefighter.
- Be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
- Have correctable vision and the ability to distinguish colors.
- Be physically capable of performing duties as assigned.
- Conduct regular, documented inspections of fire suppression systems including sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and facility infrastructure to ensure compliance with NFPA codes, OSHA standards, and company policies.
- Respond rapidly to all fire, medical, chemical, and other emergencies occurring within the facility grounds, including production areas, warehouses, offices, and surrounding property.
- Operate all on-site fire suppression equipment such as hoses, pumps, chemical extinguishing agents, and foam to control and extinguish fires involving complex industrial materials and processes including chemicals, machinery, and pressurized systems.
- Function as a first responder for chemical spills or releases, utilizing specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) and following established procedures to contain, mitigate, and control hazardous materials incidents.
- Review and monitor hot work permits (e.g., welding, cutting, confined space entry permits) to ensure all safety precautions and fire watch requirements are strictly followed before and during the work.
- Accurately document all emergency responses, drills, inspections, and training activities, providing detailed reports on cause, action taken, and lessons learned.
- Conduct daily fire safety training for Gotion employees.
- Work hours will start at 8 hours per day, with the possibility of increase.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $34-$40 per hour
Work schedule: Starting at 8 hours per day, with potential to increase
Work environment perks: Fire safety training for employees, compliance with safety standards (NFPA, OSHA), and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture
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