Fire Medic

International Paper Company • Selma, AL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Requirements

• Certified Intermediate EMT with National Registry
• Operations Level trained in hazardous material response
• Trained to Firefighter Mod. 1
• Must be able to work shift rotation including night and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Fire Officer 1 certification
• Certified Intermediate EMT with National Registry
• Trained in all aspects of Incident Command
• Trained in rescue operations
• Trained in basic industrial fire fighting
• Basic knowledge of fire protection systems
• At least two years of Emergency Response experience

Responsibilities

• Provide Incident Command support and leadership to the mill Emergency Response Team
• Respond to all mill site emergencies - fire, hazardous materials, medical and natural disasters
• Daily inspect and audit ERT response truck and emergency equipment.
• Provide first aid and emergency medical treatment; resolve injury management concerns; complete paperwork
• Assist the Riverdale Mill's Fire Chief with inspections/tests/maintenance of the mill's fire protection systems
• Interface with Corporate Risk Management and FM Global, especially with fire system impairments
• Serve as a relief IPCC for the fire chief with managing fire system contractors
• Evaluate and oversee permitting of high-risk tasks
• Collaborate with the Fire Chief for developing and implementing training plans for the mill Emergency Response Team
• Assist with classroom and field instruction for the mill Emergency Response Team
• Participate in critical planning discussions that involve emergency response scenarios.
• Work with area teams to review and organize emergency plans for all high-risk areas / tasks.
• Participate with reviewing required SOPs concerning ERT training, equipment maintenance & calibration, and rescue plans.
• Act as a liaison between mill and outside emergency services.
• Develop and manage confined entry rescue plans, review and re-approve plans on a regular basis
• Maintain a current roster of all active members of the ERT Team. Report any inactive or non-participant members to leadership.
• Encourage and campaign for new membership, actively promote HERT Team through mill communications
• Participate in new hire integration process to train on relevant emergency response procedures and preventative measures
• Assist with conducting SCBA refilling, inspections, and training throughout the mill.
• Work with Mill Nurses to assist in any medical related duties.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees