Emergency Response Technician - Per Diem

IMTT • Bayonne, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Response Technician ensures compliance with fire protection and prevention requirements at Louisiana terminals and maintains the emergency response team and equipment in a state of readiness. This part-time, non-exempt hourly position supports a 24/7 operation, with assigned shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Typical operating hours vary, and occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice. Overtime may be required and is paid in accordance with FLSA and company policy.

The role responds to emergency and day-to-day terminal matters involving chemical handling, personal protective equipment, and emergency management, including fires, spills, rescues, and life-safety concerns. It also maintains fire equipment, conducts or attends training and drills, performs required inspections and equipment testing and calibrations, and assists with confined-space entries and HAZMAT operations at on-site or off-site locations.

The work takes place at large terminal facilities with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and inclines. The employee must be able to enter and exit facilities during foreseeable emergencies, work in confined spaces and over water, tolerate heights, and use a respirator and other safety equipment. Equipment used includes a company vehicle, fire apparatus, two-way radio, emergency response tools, and safety equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) for access to IMTT terminal locations.
• Firefighter 1 and 2 qualifications.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• HAZMAT Technician qualification.
• Record of regulatory, health, and safety training.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English, and ability to understand written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment and communicate with all terminal departments.
• Ability to type and demonstrate phone and personal etiquette.
• Neat, detail-oriented, organized, conscientious, and thorough work habits.
• Assertive self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a demanding, challenging, and sometimes stressful team environment.
• Two years of experience responding to HAZMAT, fire, and medical emergencies.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and over water, and not be afraid of heights.
• Ability to wear and use a respirator and other safety equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to walk and stand on uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, traverse inclines, and ingress and egress facilities in foreseeable emergencies while working safely.

Nice To Haves

• Cross-training and experience in other emergency response functions is strongly desired.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to terminal activities and concerns involving chemical handling, PPE, and emergency management, including firefighting, spills, rescues, and employee life-safety issues.
• Maintain fire-related equipment in good working condition.
• Conduct and attend emergency response training and drills, on-site and off-site as needed.
• Conduct required compliance inspections and oversee response equipment, testing, calibrations, and recordkeeping as needed.
• Assist with confined-space entries and HAZMAT operations on-site or off-site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED