Emergency Response Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an Emergency Response Specialist to lead the project Emergency Services capability and support the ES&H program. The role collaborates with ES&H professionals to develop plans, coordinate drills, and ensure readiness for incidents across the site.

The position requires strong leadership in emergency response, training delivery, and field operations, with relevant certifications and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in occupational safety, health, or a science-related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree with 6+ years; or 8+ years of relevant Emergency Management/Response experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of the project Emergency Services Program.
• Maintain project Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
• Coordinate emergency drills and exercises; document outcomes and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and develop the Emergency Response Team with skills to handle environmental, safety, or health emergencies.
• Provide training to employees and subcontractors on incident prevention and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Emergency response leadership

Fire fighting

Confined space rescue

Incident Command System

OSHA/NFPA knowledge

Communication skills

Outdoor field work

Education

BS in occupational safety/health

Relevant emergency management/response experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview

Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, data centre, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H). ES&H teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that support our ES&H Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management. An opportunity exists to work within the ES&H team at our Project located in North East Houston, Texas. The Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and leadership of the project Emergency Services capability to include the Emergency Response Team and associated emergency personnel and operations. The Emergency Services Specialists reports to the Project Emergency Response Coordinator and collaborates with other ES&H professionals on execution of the project ES&H program.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of the project's Emergency Services Program, in coordination with other project functional groups and ES&H personnel, per Bechtel and contract requirements.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the project Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
• Assures that a notification system for incidents and emergency response is established, and that timely notifications are properly issued and documented.
• Participates in ES&H risk assessment considering onsite risks, as well as offsite risks to the local community, associated with Bechtel activities and those of its subcontractors.
• Helps select, develop, and manage the project's Emergency Response Team with the skills to respond to environmental, safety, or health emergencies and incidents.
• Provides and facilitates training for employees and subcontractors regarding applicable aspects of incident prevention and emergency preparedness and response.
• Reviews and approves rescue plans.
• Assures inspections and monitoring of emergency response equipment and resources to maintain operational readiness.
• Assures the development and maintenance of appropriate fire and rescue plans and procedures.
• Coordinates emergency drills and exercises, and formally documents their outcome and opportunities for improvement.
• Helps coordinate emergency response and centralized incident command and communication in concert with Senior Management, per the project's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and contract and Bechtel requirements.
• Establishes and maintains a relationship with municipal emergency services and first responders, inclusive of coordination meetings, to assure mutual understanding of site access, communication protocols, and project activities and associated risks.
• Supports project medical staff and their liaising with onsite and offsite medical facilities.
• Provides supervision and guidance to project Emergency Services personnel, and coordinates with the customer's emergency personnel and those of their other contractors.
• Participates in incident investigations and helps prepare or review incident reports, per corporate and project requirements and circumstances.
• Participates in construction planning, meetings, and daily field reviews as appropriate for awareness and risk management.
• Participates in execution of the ES&H program and supports all ES&H team members, inclusive of the three ES&H disciplines and their associated tasks.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in occupational safety, health, or a science-related discipline from an accredited university or college and 4 or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in occupational safety, health, or a science-related field and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or 8 or more years of relevant Emergency Management / Response experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Instructional level experience in: Fire Fighting High Angle Rope Rescue Confined Space Rescue Equipment and Machinery Rescue
• Hazardous Materials Response Incident Command
• Emergency Medical Response
• Demonstrated experience in the successful leadership of an emergency response capability.
• Thorough knowledge of technical rescue, emergency response strategies, and incident management.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System and National Incident Management System Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards and NFPA Standards and Guidelines.
• Experience with Fire Protection and Emergency Response equipment.
• Experience preparing and implementing Emergency Response plans.
• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.
• Ability to support multiple work shifts, as needed, and a wide range of tasks.

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