Assistant Fire Chief — Emergency Ops & Training Lead

Lubrizol IMEA; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Deer Park, TX is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief to lead and manage emergency response operations across fire, EMS, HazMat, and technical rescue. You will oversee training, compliance, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure readiness and regulatory adherence.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, incident command in high-stakes environments, and alignment with NFPA and OSHA standards while supporting mutual aid networks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in emergency response or similar environments.
• 15+ years of emergency response experience across fire, EMS, HazMat, and rescue.
• 10+ years leading and coordinating training programs aligned with NFPA and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective execution of all emergency response operations across fire, EMS, HazMat, and technical rescue disciplines.
• Assume full responsibility for departmental operations in the absence of the Fire Chief.
• Support and optimize daily emergency response activities, ensuring readiness, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Lead the coordination, delivery, and documentation of over 1,000 annual training hours, including fire, EMS, HazMat, technical rescue, leadership development, emergency driving, and pump operations.
• Oversee EMS operations, including compliance with State Health Department licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with NFPA, OSHA, and industrial emergency response standards.
• Serve as a key liaison within the Channel Industries Mutual Aid network, supporting regional emergency preparedness and response coordination.
• Act as a CIMA Specialist and Zone 3 & 4 Inspection Officer, ensuring readiness and compliance across mutual aid partners.
• Promote a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement within the emergency response team.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Training program leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Deer Park, TX is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief to lead and manage emergency response operations across fire, EMS, HazMat, and technical rescue. You will oversee training, compliance, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure readiness and regulatory adherence.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, incident command in high-stakes environments, and alignment with NFPA and OSHA standards while supporting mutual aid networks.