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Chevron Phillips Chemical Fire & Safety Technician - GTP (51903) in Orange, Texas

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

Purpose/Introduction

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking Fire & Safety Technicians to join our environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) team at the new Golden Triangle Polymers (GTP) facility located in Orange, Texas. This position reports directly to the Fire & Safety Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and be part of a team contributing to the design, startup, and operation of a new plant from the ground up.

The selected applicant will be responsible for supporting developing and executing fire & safety programs and activities for the GTP facility. Following startup, the job functions will transition to a more traditional role characterized by normal plant operations (i.e., adherence to shift schedule).

This position will be assigned to the project location in Orange, TX and will transition to ongoing operations following commissioning and startup with an expected commitment through stable start-up operations. #HPCP

Responsibilities

  • Serve as On-Scene Commander for all facility emergencies.

  • Supports and provides leadership to the facility’s emergency response team (ERT) and mutual aid organizations.

  • Records and communicates emergency response related records and key performance indicators.

  • Supports development, implementation, and maintenance of the facility Incident Management Plan (IMP), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Emergency Action and Accountability Plan (EAAP), and relevant documents related to Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP) documents.

  • Serves as the primary contact for safety related functions and activities within the facility off hours and weekends.

  • Serves as a subject matter expert and/or point of contact for health and safety policies/procedures.

  • Aids EHSS team members as needed.

  • Assist the medical department with occupational illnesses/injuries as needed (e.g., provide initial on-scene care and evaluation, etc.).

  • Participates in work permit (e.g., hot work, confined space, etc.) assessments as defined by CPChem procedures.

  • Develops, documents, and maintains confined space rescue plans, fire pre-plans and other emergency response pre-plans relating to building layouts, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, and alarms.

Responsibilities (continued)

  • Develop, review, and revise EHSS policies and procedures as assigned and/or required.

  • Maintains emergency response vehicles and equipment in a ready condition.

  • Coordinates and documents emergency response drills, exercises, training, and post-response critiques.

  • Supports the development and delivery of all emergency response training to include curriculum and lesson plans.

  • Assist in providing on-shift health, safety, and emergency response training to facility employees to ensure a clear understanding of facility and/or regulatory requirements.

  • Performs and/or assures inspection, testing, and maintenance upon emergency response equipment and fire protection systems in accordance with policies and procedures.

  • Participates in safety audits and inspections including, but no limited to, inspection and audits of EHSS policies/procedures.

  • Requires 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

  • Provide response to facility emergencies while off-duty as needed (24/7).

  • Additional duties as determined by the Fire & Safety Supervisor.

Skills/Abilities

  • Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and similar regulations and consensus standards governing fire safety, fire protection, and emergency response

  • Must be willing and able to support extended operations such as hurricane staffing, major turnarounds, etc.

  • A self-starter with problem solving skills

  • Ability to evaluate and prioritize task to ensure alignment with projects and department goals

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead training sessions relative to Emergency Response, Safety, Health and Security

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

  • Must be able to meet and maintain company outlined physical functional capacity examination

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • 5+ years of experience within an industrial emergency response team, including the following disciplines and qualifications:

  • Industrial Firefighter qualification (NFPA 1081)

  • Hazardous Materials Technician qualification (1910.120, NFPA 472/TCFP)

  • Rescue Technician qualification (NFPA 1006)

  • Incident Command System qualifications (NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800)

  • Current National Registry or Texas EMT-B license or higher

  • Valid Driver's License

  • Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates degree or higher education emergency response, safety, or closely related field

  • At least 3 years of full-time Industrial Emergency response experience

  • At least 1 years of experience in developing emergency response programs, action plans, training curriculums, etc. for industrial emergency response organizations

  • At least 1 years of experience in conducting hazard identifications, incident investigations (i.e., root cause analysis), and internal audits of plant emergency response programs

  • At least 2 years of on-scene command experience

  • Fire Water System Commissioning, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance experience

  • Strong computer, verbal and written communication abilities, team and meeting facilitation skills, and organization and program deployment capabilities

  • Extensive emergency response leadership experience within industrial facilities (e.g., incident command, etc.)

  • Class A or B Driver’s License

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com .

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 10/14/2024

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