Emergency Response Specialist/Chief I

NES Fircroft; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visas & work permits support

Market-leading benefits packages

Accommodation

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks an experienced Emergency Response Specialist / Chief to lead a structured emergency response program across assets in Alaska. You will act as On-Scene Commander, organize on-call responders, and coordinate with operations to ensure rapid, compliant incident handling.

Responsibilities include training, equipment readiness, regulatory liaison, and incident investigations. A background in fire/EMS, strong communication, and Alaska rotation readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in emergency response operations.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and on-call responders.
• Completion of NIMS ICS courses (ICS-100/200).
• Proficiency with MS Office suite for reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Serve as On-Scene Commander and lead on-call emergency responders.
• Coordinate with operations to recruit, train and organize on-call response teams.
• Develop training programs with peer Chiefs to deliver external training cost-effectively.
• Manage emergency response equipment fleets and readiness across sites.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and internal policies.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Build relationships across work groups to enhance collaboration.
• Travel to Alpine, Kuparuk & Willow fields with rotation as required.

Skills

Emergency response leadership

Incident Command System

NIMS ICS 100-200

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science/Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Emergency Response Specialist / Chief

The Emergency Response Specialist / Chief is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant and cost-efficient delivery of all Emergency Response services at the asset. These services include: 1) providing an emergency response organization to deal with routine and emergency events involving spills, hazardous material releases, medical assists, fire response and rescue situations involving industrial, vehicular and aircraft incidents and; 2) render assistance and consultation to asset operations and local, state and federal regulatory agencies in the areas of spill prevention and response, fire protection/prevention, life safety and loss control issues.

Responsibilities may include:

• Serve as On-Scene Commander and lead on-call emergency responders to safely mitigate incidents when risk appropriate
• Collaborate with Operations to recruit, train and organize an on-call emergency response force capable of safely and efficiently responding to all risk appropriate incidents
• Coordinate with peer Emergency Response Specialist / Chiefs to develop training programs that deliver external training in the most cost-effective manner possible
• Manage a fleet of emergency response equipment including watercraft, heavy equipment, trailers, fire apparatus, ambulances and ancillary equipment along with their associated operational centers to ensure operational readiness
• Coordinate with Alaska Clean Seas supervisory personnel to manage Spill and Emergency Response Tech work scope, issues, roles and responsibilities
• Coordinate with peer Emergency Response Specialist / Chiefs to maintain, implement and train affected personnel on the shared department policy manual to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, as well as internal corporate, business unit and department requirements
• Maintain and implement a proactive multi-tiered fire prevention program which includes risk assessed pre-fire plans. This to include appropriate document management for associated records and plans
• Initiate investigations of all applicable Department incidents for cause determination and recommend corrective actions
• Emergency response subject matter expert and point of contact for asset operations, local, state and federal agencies, company and contractor supervision
• Actively build new and improve existing relationships with other work groups in the asset to enhance interdependency
• Ability to work in various CPAI fields: Alpine, Kuparuk & Willow with a 2 week on and 2 week off rotation.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Current, valid driver’s license
• Currently have or am pursuing an associate degree in Fire Science/Emergency Management (or related field)
• 10 years of experience leading and motivating emergency response volunteers (Fire, ARFF, Rescue, Medical, HazMat, and Spill response) while working within the Incident Command System)
• Certified Firefighter II (IFSAC/Pro Board)
• Certified Fire Service Instructor I (IFSAC/Pro Board)
• Certified State of Alaska EMT III / AKEMT (or ability to obtain within 24 months)
• Completed NIMS Incident Command System (ICS 100-200)courses
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Alaska local, state & federal laws applicable to emergency response

Preferred:

• Certified EMT III Instructor
• Certified Fire Service Instructor II
• Certified Fire Officer I (IFSAC/Pro Board)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
• State of Alaska Licensed Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (reciprocity Paramedic also considered)
• 5+ years of North Slope and/or Oil and Gas Experience
• 5+ years experience with aircraft firefighting, rescue and mass casualty incidents
• 5+ years experience with vehicle, confined space and high angle rope rescue practices
• 5+ years experience with fire prevention and inspection practices, including pre-fire planning
• Takes an active role in acquiring, developing and retaining a high-performing, highly engaged team
• Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change, encourages innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability through resourcefulness, flexibility and positivity
• Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact business

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.