Fire Chief Job at Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME

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  • Bath Iron Works
  • Bath, ME

Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position


Fire Chief

US-ME-Bath

Req ID: 2025-4568
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 1
Post End Date: ..
Category: Management
Salary Grade: G
Shift: 1st

Overview

Become a part of the BIW legacy and help keep our shipbuilders safe.

The position of Chief of the BIW Fire Department reports to the Director Environmental, Health & Safety and manages a team of approximately (18) Firefighter/EMTs at the BIW firehouse on Washington Street.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

  • Assume incident command and coordination for non-mutual aid-type response events, and unified command and coordination with mutual aid command staff during emergency situations
  • Evaluate readiness capabilities of firefighting and rescue personnel and equipment and adjust training programs and equipment as necessary
  • Support safety initiatives as necessary and as directed by the Director of EHS

Project Execution:

  • Ensure emergency equipment has proper preventive maintenance to ensure readiness
  • Develop fire, flooding, and technical rescue procedures and other standard operational guidelines
  • Develop, implement, and document fire drill criteria, plans and after-action reporting
  • Support Business Continuity planning and drills
  • Ensure building and shipboard surveillance rounds and fire extinguisher inspections are completed as required by contracts with the Navy and applicable NFPA standards
  • Develop and manage department operating budget

Training and Development:

  • Develop, deliver and plan training events to ensure proficiency of those involved in Fire/EMS response
  • Ensure neighboring and mutual aid Fire Departments are familiar with BIW facilities and capabilities to enhance their ability to protect the shipyard facilities and personnel
  • Leverage industry best practices and lessons learned to enhance or improve department readiness

Team Collaboration and Communication:

  • Interface with departments across BIW, with particular emphasis on working with the Operations, Medical and Security teams to ensure clarity of BIW Fire/EMS protection measures and response plans
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with neighboring mutual aid support departments
  • Interface with Supervisor of Shipbuilding Bath (SSBA) on issues related to fire and flood response and post-incident follow-up
  • Execute Fire/EMS operations IAW the collective bargaining agreement between BIW and the IAFF

Continuous Improvement:

  • Provide recommendations to management for the improvement of BIW's health and safety program, and specifically Fire Department and EMS operations

Responsibilities

  • Bachelors Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Completion of Fire Basic Training Academy or equivalent required
  • Successful completion of Rope and Confined Space Operations/Technician required
  • Structural Collapse Technician certification preferred

Qualifications

  • 10 years firefighting experience required, 5 years of which must have been equivalent to Fire Captain, Fire Battalion Chief, or Fire Marshall.5 years as an EMT/Paramedic
  • Thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; working knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and the application as demonstrated through State E.M.T. Certification; considerable knowledge of applications laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations
  • Experience with emergency preparedness and in-depth understanding of NIMS (National Incident Management System) required.
  • Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required.
  • Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required.
  • Must be physically able to lift, crawl, climb, and work in confined spaces and at heights (required).
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with Access required.
  • Ability to successfully multi-task and to plan and coordinate time dependent activities required
  • Strong interpersonal, team building, and decision-making abilities required
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities required
  • Ability to establish effective relationships with personnel in all areas and levels of the company required. Ability and willingness to work in, and promote a true team environment.
  • Ability to obtain a secret security clearance required.

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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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