Industrial Firefighter- Flint Hills Resources/Pine Bend Refinery

• - Kurtz Industrial Fire Service
• Rosemount, MN, USA
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Kurtz Industrial Fire Service is Accepting Applications for

Full‐time Firefighter

STARTING SALARY: $45,000/year

Kurtz Industrial Fire Service is now accepting applications of qualified, highly motivated individuals for

the position of full‐time Firefighter at Flint Hills Resources/Pine Bend Refinery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

 Respond to routine and emergency calls as directed.

 Respond to emergency medical and rescue calls to assess the nature and extent of illness and

injury and provide appropriate patient care.

 Respond to emergency callbacks and requests to maintain minimum staffing levels when off

duty.

 Mandated overtime, on‐site and off‐site training as required.

 Perform general maintenance on department vehicles and equipment and maintain appropriate

maintenance records.

 Maintain facilities and perform housekeeping duties as directed.

 Perform inspections of fire protection equipment and other regulatory required inspections.

 Ability to develop industry standard pre‐plans.

 Ability to adequately perform petrochemical foam firefighting (calculations, applications, flows).

 Ability to lift 75 lbs. or more.

 Ability to work at heights of 150 feet or more.

 Ability to work in confined spaces.

 Ability to read plot maps, process flowcharts & schematics.

 Ability to perform air monitoring with devices such as gas monitors and Dragger tubes.

 Ability to work under the direction and supervision of a superior officer. In emergency

situations work may involve considerable personal danger.

 Ability to act without continuous supervision and exercise independent discretion while

performing duties in a skillful manner, using sound judgment, based on accepted firefighting

practices.

 Work and live for extended periods of time with people of diverse backgrounds in a manner that

fosters teamwork, acceptance, and dignity of fellow employees. Maintain work habits, personal

manners and personal appearance.

 Effectively carry out the policies and goals of Kurtz Industrial Fire Service and the St Paul Park

Refinery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (must be met as of closing date):

 Must be at least 18 years of age

 Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

 Possession of a valid and current driver's license

 Current Emergency Medical Responder (National Registry or State equivalent)

 *Current Firefighter I

 Two years' experience as a firefighter

 Must be able to qualify for a TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card

 Successful background investigation

 Successful physical fitness/agility testing

 Drug/alcohol screening

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 Current Emergency Medical Technician (National Registry or State equivalent)

 *Current 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade Certification (Must obtain within 12 months of hire)

 *Current Firefighter II Certification

 *Fire Apparatus Operator

 *Fire Instructor

 Hazardous Materials Technician

 Technical Rescue Technician (High Angle Rope, Confined Space and/or Trench)

 BLS/CPR Instructor

 Valid and current CDL

 A.A. Degree in a fire service field

*IFSAC, ProBoard or DOD equivalent certification.