Sr. Specialist, Engineering

Merck • Elkton, VA

2d • $106,200 - $167,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist for Emergency Services will be responsible for providing guidance, oversight, and management of the Emergency Response and the General Emergency Mobilization System (GEMS) Plan for the Elkton, VA facility. They will work with cross-functional teams to effectively and safely operate and maintain the Emergency Response Team and associated equipment and systems to support all entities at the Elkton site. The Sr. Specialist is responsible for ensuring site compliance with emergency preparedness (GEMS) and response regulations, as well as ensuring compliance with fire and life safety codes. The position prepares and maintains site compliance with applicable regulations (NFPA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, DHS), permits and our Company's standards and develops procedures and processes to ensure robust programs. The Sr. Specialist is the site’s GEMS Coordinator, Plant Fire Chief and Emergency Response team leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS/MS preferably in Science or Engineering (Chemical, Safety or Environmental Engineering) or Emergency Response equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a firefighter, EMT, or HAZMAT either in a municipal, industrial or military setting with loss prevention experience.
• Strong knowledge in fire and life safety requirements and codes, security, insurance and emergency response.
• Computer skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), and operation of other peripheral devices.
• Strong written and verbal communications and people skills
• Previous experience in a supervisory role demonstrating strong management skills
• Ability to think both critically, as well as communicate effectively.
• Technical problem-solving abilities.
• Must demonstrate excellent collaboration skills and enthusiasm for customer service.
• Business ownership and personal accountability.
• Build teamwork and partnerships.
• Valid Driving License: Yes
• Hazardous Material(s): Yes

Nice To Haves

• Any of the following certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter NPQ, Hazmat Technician, CPR / First Aid / AED, Confined Space Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Fire Instructor I, II or III, NICET II, Hazmat Technician, National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 300, and 700.
• Experience with external partner management and municipalities, i.e. State Police, Sheriff’s Department, County and Volunteer fire departments and emergency response teams.
• Experience in dealing with local, state and federal agencies and management of professionals outside of our Company.
• Ability to handle and prioritize many simultaneous assignments.
• Program management skills with an understanding of strategic vision and significant attention to detail.
• Crisis Management experience.
• Experience in working with applicable fire and life safety codes (i.e. NFPA) and regulations.
• Knowledge of fire protection and sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for Emergency Response, and Rescue.
• Provide direction and leadership for the GEMS Program for the site, as well as linkage to the local Municipality and County.
• Collaborate with Global Security and external partners to deliver and support all response (fire, and emergency) needs for the site.
• Ensure Global Engineering Solutions (GES) and Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Partners meet all contractual obligations, including all Service Level Agreements (SLA's), and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) regarding Fire systems and Emergency Response.
• Prioritization of Emergency Response projects to align with high-level site strategic plans.
• Collaborate with customers in Operations, Human Resources, Procurement, and global partner groups.
• Develop internal best practices to benchmark externally to the standards for the industry.
• Leverage relationships with key clients/customers/organizational leadership to ensure support of business needs and accomplishments of key objectives.
• Ensure Emergency Response employees under Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s) are managed and trained appropriately to maintain required certifications and health surveillances.
• Maintain ongoing familiarity with existing regulations, keeping abreast of proposed and new regulations to affected management and operating personnel.
• Management of Emergency Response technicians composed of both Company and Contract specialists (setting objectives, employee development, daily/shift management, schedule, vacations) scheduled on different shifts.
• Responsible for the organization and operation of a complete program for all phases of emergency response (GEMS) for the site (documentation, training, equipment purchase and maintenance).
• Management of the emergency response team with adequate support (EOC, fire, hazmat, rescue, medical) and organize training required by the program.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurate and updated.
• Manage company and site insurance audits and the relationship with the service provider.
• Conduct incident investigations, completes required reports, permit applications, and maintains all records.
• Works under limited supervision and independently.
• Maintains training and skill level compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, NFPA 472 and DOT 49 CFR 172.700 for Hazmat; OSHA29 CFR 1910.156, NFPA 1001, and 1002 for Firefighter; OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50 and NFPA 450 for medical responder, and certification in CPR, First Aid and AED through either American Heart or American Red Cross.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior