New

Firefighter

Wacker Chemical Corporation
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Charleston
553B WACKER BLVD (Show on map)
Aug 27, 2025
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Charleston, we are looking for you as a(n) Firefighter. The Firefighter will perform firefighting, rescue and emergency medical response activities to protect life and property. He/She will respond to a variety of fire, emergency, and non-emergency calls for service. The Firefighter will be responsible for providing technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility as well as promoting fire safety and enforcing fire safety standards throughout the plant. Job Responsibilities: Responding immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance. Performing emergency medical services in relation to the individual's level of licensure and Wacker medical protocols. Attending emergency incidents including fires, accidents, floods, spillages of dangerous substances, etc. Performing all phases of fire suppression work, ventilation, overhaul, salvage and clean-up activities at incident scene. Conducting search and rescue as a member of a team. Safeguarding their own and other people's personal safety at all times Assisting in the performance of periodic Uniform Fire Code inspections of industrial and commercial businesses and places of assembly Assisting in the enforcement of the fire prevention codes by following through and documenting violations in need of corrective action Operating and driving a fire department vehicle in compliance with all applicable state and local laws, departmental rules, and regulations Taking time to become familiar with roads and buildings around the plant in order to respond to emergency calls with the utmost speed and efficiency Assisting in the inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable and fixed fire suppression and extinguishing systems and equipment Inspecting and maintaining department equipment and apparatus. Preparing statistical and analytical reports as required. Participating in training, continuing education, drills and physical training. Maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter Qualifications Required: Minimum H.S. diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Associate's degree or higher preferred 5 years of experience as a professional firefighter Possession of a valid Fire Fighter I & II certificate required Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license required Possession of an appropriate, valid C.P.R. certificate required Advanced Emergency Medical Technician License required Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with others Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow Team Members Ability to use the computer to keep simple records and prepare reports Possess a strong mechanical aptitude and be skilled in operation of heavy emergency equipment Ability to perform heavy manual labor Possess safety awareness Have good judgment and problem solving skills What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development. Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com. Reference Code:30023 The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.