Position Summary:
This position reports to the Deputy Fire Chief and supervises between four and seven Chevron fire department employees. Acts as Incident Commander during incidents including fire, medical aid, hazardous material, rescue, security, oil spill, and other emergencies. Supports and passionately engages the philosophy that together we will do the job safely or not at all. Works closely with all levels of employees throughout the refinery including management, operations, maintenance, technical, and others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Will fulfill the roll of 2-in/2-out, if necessary, which requires the mandatory attendance and participation of all crew training actives.
- Acts as liaison between Chevron and all other municipal and/or mutual aid agencies.
- Responds outside of the refinery to medical, fire, has-mat, and other emergencies as requested by mutual aid partners.
- Implements Unified Command for incidents involving Federal, State, Local, and Chevron authorities to assure that Emergency Action
- Plans and Area Contingency Plans are implemented as quickly as possible.
- Advises all Chevron Fire Department personnel and volunteer fire brigade members during all fire, medical, Haz-Mat, and security emergencies.
- This is a Safety Sensitive position.
- Works directly with the City of Richmond Fire and Police departments during emergency crisis situations.
- Responsible for setting up the Incident Command System during all incidents and functions as refinery management in charge until relieved.
Required Education & Experience:
- Current California Class C Firefighter and/or Commercial Class A or B Firefighters driver’s license
- Minimum 2 years of leadership in an emergency response organization.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Firefighter I certification (or equivalent).
- Associates and or bachelor’s degree in Emergency Response/Management or a related subject area.
- Incident Management System I-100, I-200, I-300 certification.
- HAZWOPER level 3 – Haz-Mat Technician certification (or equivalent).
- Emergency Medical Technician certification – Must complete National Registry within six months of hiring date.
- Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to acquire one within the first 6 months of employment
- Rescue Systems level 1 certification (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 year’s experience in the industrial fire department.