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Position Summary:
Fire Battalion Chief Admin & Training Exempt FSI The Senior Fire Inspector leads complex fire prevention inspections, evaluates fire and life safety risks, and supports code compliance across Port Houston facilities and operations. The position applies advanced technical knowledge to marine terminals, warehouses, administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, and other port properties.
Provides Leadership to the Fire Inspectors, Reviews, Inspects, educates, and enforces federal, state, local, Port Houston tariff, and Port Houston fire codes. Coordinates with specialty contractor’s annual and required inspections of fire pumps, fire hose, fire ladders, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, cascade systems, and SCBA. Create reports for fire hydrant and fire extinguisher inspections.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
Provides leadership and reviews performance of Fire Inspectors
Working with operational leaders, engineering teams, tenants, contractors, and emergency response personnel, the Senior Fire Inspector identifies hazards, recommends corrective actions, and verifies that fire protection measures support safe operations and emergency readiness.
Ensure adequate preventative measures are being taken to minimize threat of harm to Port Houston, its users, tenants and visitors
Lead routine inspections for new and existing buildings and fire protection systems to ensure local ordinances and state laws pertaining to fire and life safety are maintained
Conduct and oversee monthly fire extinguishers and fire hydrant inspections and testing • Conduct and oversee annual fire extinguisher inspections with certified outside contractors
Ensure all fire pumps are inspected and tested annually, and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
Ensure all SCBAs are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
Ensure all Cascade Systems are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
Ensure all fire hose and ladders are tested and inspected according to state regulations and be able to provide such documentation upon request for review
Monitor Hot Work within Port Houston; ensure compliance
Monitor hazardous cargo placement on the terminal and insure placement and segregation in accordance with Port Houston regulations
Prepare pre-fire plans and conduct building inspections
Conduct fire drills and training at Port Houston facilities
Meet with other departments on projects or leases regarding fire protection • Enforce state, local, tariff, and Port Houston fire code
Deliver fire prevention education and technical guidance to employees, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Maintain inspection records, track recurring deficiencies, and analyze trends to recommend improvements in prevention practices.
Serve as a technical resource for inspectors and operational personnel; assist with training, complex inspections, and quality review of inspection documentation.
Work with the Fire Chief and Fire Training Officer in development of annual budget for inspection and fire prevention activities
The position exercises independent judgment within established policies and delegated authority.
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence,…