Emergency Response Specialist

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is the Emergency Response (ER) Specialist for the ER processes at the site. Conducts mid-level to complex Emergency Response assignments, for the Department under minimal supervision. Responsible for driving the Organization’s Emergency Response Team culture, knowledge, compliance and assurance through knowledge of the work processes and implementation of the job duties below. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in Plant Production, Maintenance Turnaround, Projects, Safety, or associated Technical Field.
Experience on one or more Emergency Response Teams.
Bachelor’s Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in addition to the experience requirement) is required.
Collaborative behaviors, self-motivation, interpersonal, and open communication skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to support the Health, Safety, and Emergency Response team.
Demonstrated ability to stand firm on doing the job Safe if challenged, but act in a diplomatic manner.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and wirting skills, ability to perfrom interemdiate mathatical calcualtions.
Knowledge of Life Saving Principles, HF Sinclair Group HSSE, Code of Conduct, and Plant Standing Instructions with demonstrated ability to intervene as needed with this knowledge.
Regulatory knowledge of Emergency Response along with knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices.
This position is expected to demonstrate a high level of honesty, integrity and follow the chain of command in the performance of their duties.
Ability to be on-call for ER and/or IMT roles and activities.

Responsibilities

Drives Emergency Response Team Leads to manage their teams’ training, compliance and conformance.
Serves as primary ER Coordinator / Focal Point per regulatory and NFPA requirements.
Develops PSR Incident Commanders.
Maintains proficiency in the Incident Command System.
Serves as Incident Commander when needed.
Acts as Field Safety Representative when needed for vacation coverage, shutdowns, turnarounds, and other refinery activities.
Interfaces with local agencies, mutual aid partners, and CAER.
Prepares for and assists with ERT Audits.
Coordinates ERT recognition.
Provides ERT Assurance with regulatory requirements (compliance) and corporate conformance.
Leads, facilitates, and coordinates the activities of Medical/Rescue, HAZMAT, Drone, and Oil Spill Teams, including training, and after action reviews.
Assists with execution of ERT activities such as onsite and offsite training events and drills.
Manages ERT project such as acquiring new assets and fire training grounds improvements.
Manages the ERT training calendar to reduce overlap and balance onsite coverage with training needs.
Coordinates and conducts the site’s HAZWOPR initial and annual refresher training.
Develops, coordinates, and maintains the overall emergency response plans and procedures for the facility.
Conducts and coordinates evacuation drills.
Maintains and manages budget for all ERT activities (Fire, Oil Spill, Hazmat, Medical/Rescue, Drone).
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.