Incident Command Chief – Fire & Emergency Leader

Chevron; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Health, Safety and Environment unit in Richmond, CA is seeking a Battalion Chief to lead incident response and manage emergency operations at the refinery. The role requires coordinating fire, medical, hazmat, and spill responses under ICS and Unified Command, with a 12-hour rotating schedule.

The position demands 5+ years in emergency services, leadership, multiple ICS certifications, fire and EMT credentials, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an emergency response organization.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership in an emergency response organization.
• ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certifications.
• Current California Class C Firefighter and/or Commercial Class A or B Firefighters driver's license.
• Firefighter I certification (or equivalent).
• Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Haz-Mat FRO, Technician, or Specialist certification.
• Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to acquire one within the first 6 months of employment.
• This is a rotational twelve-hour work schedule. You will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associates and/or bachelor’s degree in emergency Response/Management preferred.
• Rescue Systems level 1 certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads Chevron Fire Department personnel and volunteer fire brigade members during fire prevention, fire suppression, medical response, hazmat, rescue, and spill mitigation.
• Sets up the Incident Command System during all incidents and acts as refinery management in charge until relieved.
• Implements Unified Command with authorities to ensure emergency action plans are implemented quickly.
• Acts as liaison between Chevron and municipal/mutual aid agencies.
• Works with City of Richmond Fire and Police during emergencies.
• Responds to off-site emergencies as part of mutual aid agreements.
• Fulfills 2-in/2-out role and participates in all crew training activities.
• Maintains Fitness for Duty qualifications and participates in the Corporate Medical program.
• Safety Sensitive position with mandatory random drug screenings.

Skills

Emergency response leadership

Incident Command System proficiency

Liaison with agencies

Night/weekend/holiday shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in emergency response/management

Tools

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, ICS-800 certifications

California Class C Firefighter license and/or Commercial Class A/B license

Firefighter I certification

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Haz-Mat FRO/Technician/Specialist certification

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job description

Chevron Health, Safety and Environment unit in Richmond, CA is seeking a Battalion Chief to lead incident response and manage emergency operations at the refinery. The role requires coordinating fire, medical, hazmat, and spill responses under ICS and Unified Command, with a 12-hour rotating schedule.

The position demands 5+ years in emergency services, leadership, multiple ICS certifications, fire and EMT credentials, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.