Rescue Technician

ABOUT ASRC ENERGY: WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO WORK BY ALASKA BUSINESS MAGAZINE IN 2023, 2024 & 2025

ASRC Energy Services, LLC is part of the Alaska Native corporation, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) family of companies. ASRC is a private, for-profit corporation that is owned by and represents the business interests of its approximately 14,000 Iñupiaq shareholders. As the largest Alaskan-owned company employing over 15,000 people worldwide, ASRC and its subsidiaries are poised for the next era of growth with continued dedication to providing maximum benefit to our shareholders.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work by Alaska Business Magazine in 2023, 2024, and 2025, a Most Loved Workplace by Best Practices Institute, and a Best Company to Work For in Alaska by MSN Money, 24/7 Wall St., and Zippia. We’ve also earned multiple ConocoPhillips Supplier Recognition Awards for Focus on Execution.

OVERVIEW

The Rescue Technician provides technical rescue standby duties for client projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue, as well as providing first aid and CPR qualifications. This role’s primary function is to provide onsite rescue service while working as part of a standby technical rescue team during industrial maintenance projects. The Technician’s skills and expertise will ensure excellent client service, providing precision assistance in various work activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in assessing rescue risk analysis, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client's standards.

• In case of a confined space emergency, rescue duties to be performed include locating the patient, assessing any injuries, packaging for extrication, removing casualty from the threatening environment and transferring them to EMS/ onsite MERT for medical treatment and transport.

• Supervises some safety functions such as rigging up safety equipment and general atmospheric monitoring functions.

• Maintain knowledge to calibrate and inspect rescue equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition and ready for emergency response.

• Assists in assessing potential hazards and participates in drafting a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and Rescue Response Procedure.

• Participates in developing the rescue team Task Hazard Analysis document for the project.

• Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties.

• Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans.

• Ensure the required safety equipment and PPE are readily available and in good working order.

• Conducts general air quality monitoring as needed and makes recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on the interpretation of this data.

• Participates in daily toolbox discussions with the team, clients and contractors.

• Performs on-going monitoring of job conditions/progression, making sure equipment resources are appropriate for the work scope and reports observations and recommendations to rescue lead to assure both worker and team safety is maintained.

• Renders First Aid and CPR/AED treatments as necessary during rescue responses.

• Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment to be in a constant state of readiness, completes daily inspection/readiness checklist.

• Participates in maintaining, accurately tracking and documenting all rescue related equipment.

• Reports daily to direct supervisor to determine the scope of work and assistance needed.

• Promotes safe job performance while monitoring project activities.

• Monitor areas for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions.

• Implement client specific safety plans and recommend work practices compliant with OSHA guidelines.

• Perform 4-gas monitor field calibration.

• Perform confined space attendant functions as needed.

• Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures.

• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.

• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Valid Driver’s License

• At least three (3) years of related work experience

• Previous experience working with petrochemical, municipal, or industrial safety equipment

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification

• Confined Space Entrant training meeting OSHA regulations standards

• 40hr Confined Space Rescue Technician meeting OSHA regulations and NFPA Ability to work in a team environment

• Possesses critical reasoning skills and be capable of effectively applying them in stressful situations

• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Alaska North Slope Training Cooperative certification

• MSHA New Miner certification

• Experience in the oil and gas industry and in the arctic environment

• Emergency medical certifications

• Hazardous Materials Awareness/ Operations or HazWoper certification

ASRC SHAREHOLDER OPPORTUNITIES

If you are an ASRC Shareholder looking for exciting training opportunities within ASRC Energy, Click here to learn more about the Nutaaq program.

WHY WORK WITH US

At ASRC Energy, people come first. We collaborate, value every contribution, and invest in the success of our employees, families, and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work with a company that values safety, integrity, and growth, start your career with ASRC Energy and ASPIRE with us.

• Absolute Integrity: We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.
• Safety: Safety is our foundation – we bring it everywhere we go.
• People First: We take care of our people, and our people will take care of the business.
• Iñupiat Heritage: We believe in “one crew, one journey” and honor the values of our founders as we develop the future.
• Resilient Family: We encourage the right balance and cultivate strong relationships with our clients and colleagues.
• Exceptional Service Quality: We deliver excellence by focusing on client needs and continuously improving our performance.

TOTAL REWARDS

ASRC Energy offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees and their families. 

We provide comprehensive medical coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB), as well as dental and vision insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% and immediate vesting after just two pay periods. To further support employees and their households, we offer access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with a wide range of supplemental insurance options including voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage.

We are also committed to professional development by providing tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal learning resources through our ASPIRE Academy.

To learn more about our full suite of benefits, please visit our benefits page.

WORKING ON THE NORTH SLOPE

While working on the North Slope of Alaska, your lodging and food will be provided to you.  All camps provide warm meals and options to grab a quick lunch or snack from the spike rooms. Rooms vary from single status to shared rooms where your roommate may work the opposite shift.  Wi-Fi and Internet is free and available within the camp.  Services vary depending upon where you are staying; however, most facilities offer housekeeping, self-serve laundry, commissary, mail, gyms, TV/Theater Room, etc.  Each facility will have its own accommodation and policies that will be reviewed upon on-site orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. A post-offer, pre-hire Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to ensure an employee’s ability to safely meet job standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Candidates must be able to comply with the ASRC Energy Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy, successfully pass a pre-employment drug test which may include both urinalysis and hair testing, and meet the physical requirements of working in a remote location under arctic conditions. In addition, candidates will be required to pass a Fit-for-Duty Exam, complete a background check, and obtain and maintain an access badge for the work location. The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company’s continued operational needs once training is completed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AES and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

AES and its subsidiaries comply with applicable requirements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

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NOTE TO ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES

It is recommended that all current employees inform their managers when they apply for new positions as leadership will be notified of current employees applying for posted positions.