POSITION PURPOSE

This position assists with fire protection duties, including fire equipment maintenance and firefighting training in accordance with policies and procedures for the plants. The incumbent assists with emergency response activities and provides first aid care in emergencies. This position assists with mobile patrol, gate control, and other security duties and operates the Protection Services Control Center. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Upon completion of the Basic Safety Technician Training Program, maintain knowledge in the Safety, Dispatching, Security, Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, and Respiratory Protection programs. 
• Attends and completes continuing education and refresher training programs, as required.
• Stays current on plant and pipeline emergency plans. 
• Understands aspects of Plant Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Security Asset Protection, Ambulance Service, Portable Atmosphere Monitoring, Hazardous Materials Response, and Respiratory Protection Programs.
• Assists with Inspections and testing of firefighting equipment, including but not limited to extinguishers and apparatus.
• Performs mobile security patrols, access control, other security duties, and learns how to operate the Protection Services Control Center.
• Assist with mechanical repairs and systems testing of fire protection and detection systems.
• Responds to emergency calls, assists with basic first aid, and transports patients to medical facilities. 
• Familiar and knowledgeable with plant and pipeline emergency plans. Knowledgeable with all Protection Services procedures and general Plant-wide safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology or a Fire Science Program and 1 year of related experience in firefighting, security, or as a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); or 
• High school education or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 3 years of related experience in industrial firefighting, in the petrochemical industry, or related experience in firefighting, security, or as a certified EMT.  
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified or must be willing to obtain National Registry EMT certification upon hire. 
• A valid driver’s license. 
• This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) (PHMSA) qualified position.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift and willing to be “On Call” when scheduled.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires continuous walking; frequent standing, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds at shoulder level and occasionally above head; and occasional sitting, stooping, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulder level, crawling, pushing up to 35 pounds and pulling up to 60 pounds. With assistance, occasionally lift 160 pounds from floor to waist height.  Requires finger dexterity, the ability to perform close work, good vision and hearing, and the ability to speak. Over 50% of the day is spent indoors. Frequently exposed to dirt, dust, chemicals and occasionally to fumes, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise and poor ventilation. Requires the ability to work in confined areas and work at heights up to 400 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Must be respirator qualified. Requires the ability to wear thermal, chemical and respiratory protective equipment when necessary.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to weigh, measure, implement recommendations, and work in an emergency situation.