Emergency Response Coordinator

PACOLET MILLIKEN, LLC•Goose Creek, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Works independently and as a team to support and enforce company policies and procedures related to health, environmental, and safety (HES), security, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance throughout the Bushy Park (BP) industrial site. Responsible for responding to and investigating all safety-related incidents; conducting routine and specialized inspections; and directing, managing, and coordinating emergency response and safety-related activities. Collaborates closely with site personnel, contractors, technical and professional staff, department supervisors, and leadership to promote a strong culture of safety, risk prevention, operational readiness, and compliance.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills in guiding a team.
Ability to reference and implement the principles and practices of occupational safety and health, including safety and environmental protection programs.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards related to hazardous materials, PPE, material handling, and confined spaces.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with little to no direct supervision.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
Associate degree with 2 years of leadership, management, and relevant work experience; or, High School Diploma or equivalent, with 5 years of leadership and management, and relevant work experience.
Valid driver's license
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, or the ability to obtain upon the first availability of the course training.
Incident Command System Certification, or the ability to obtain upon the first availability of the course training.
HazMat Chemical Emergency Response Technician Level Certification (40-Hour HAZWOPER) or equivalent, or the ability to obtain upon the first availability of the course training.
Industrial Rope & Confined Space Technician Certification or equivalent, or the ability to obtain upon the first availability of the course training.
Advanced Exterior and Interior Industrial Fire Brigade Certification or equivalent, or the ability to obtain upon the first availability of the course training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree with 1 year of leadership, management, and relevant work experience with 2 years of OSHA safety program management or compliance, emergency response, and incident command, chemical manufacturing, or regulatory compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulations, and safety procedures, including ISO standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH), and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).
Enforces company policies and procedures in HES, security, and emergency preparedness, helping to foster a culture of safety and risk prevention across the BP industrial site.
Responds to and investigates all HES and security concerns or incidents.
Operates appropriate emergency response equipment based on incident needs, including an ambulance, fire trucks, a hazmat truck, a technical rescue van, an equipment truck, and a command vehicle.
Maintains all emergency response equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Provides appropriate medical treatment for all injuries or illnesses across the BP industrial site when holding a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification; otherwise, coordinates and facilitates medical treatment until NREMT Certification is obtained.
Responds to dispatched medical emergencies on the BP industrial site by transporting individuals off-site to the nearest appropriate medical facility when staffed appropriately.
Identifies and monitors potential risks and hazards, and works with CRP teams, tenants, and contractor personnel, to eliminate or mitigate these risks.
Manages and advises environmental service providers on environmental activities and issues.
Supports emergency preparedness by planning, conducting, and documenting all safety training and exercises on emergency procedures with shift emergency response teams and other personnel across the BP industrial site.
Assists management in reviewing safety incidents, corrective actions, and good finds documented in the company’s health, environmental, and safety management tool.
Acts as the Incident Commander and coordinates emergency response operations.
Visits operating areas across the BP industrial site at least once per shift to communicate and provide HES oversight, reporting results to area management.
Conducts routine compliance and safety audits, including root cause analyses (RCA) and job safety analyses (JSAs), and regular and specialized inspections of CRP operations, such as confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, hazard communications, emergency plans, environmental permits, etc., to ensure compliance with regulations and SOPs.
Maintains knowledge, training, and required national and state certifications to remain compliant and effectively complete job duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.