Incident Commander: Fire & Emergency Response Lead

Oil Authority; Richmond, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron's Health, Safety and Environment team in Richmond, CA seeks a Battalion Chief to lead the fire department operations, incident response, and safety programs. You will supervise 4-7 personnel, act as Incident Commander during fires, hazmat, rescue, and other emergencies, and coordinate with local authorities and mutual aid partners.

This role requires 5+ years in emergency response, 3+ years in leadership, and multiple ICS certifications.

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.
• Incident Management System IC-100, IC-200, IC-300, IC-700, and IC-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 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads Chevron Fire Department personnel and volunteer fire brigade members during all fire prevention, fire suppression, medical response, hazardous materials, rescue operations, security incidents, and oil spill mitigation.
• Sets up the Incident Command System during all incidents and functions as refinery management in charge until relieved.
• 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.
• Acts as liaison between Chevron and all other municipal and/or mutual aid agencies.
• Works directly with the City of Richmond Fire and Police departments during emergency management situations
• Respond to off-site emergencies as part of mutual aid agreements.
• Will fulfill the roll of 2-in/2-out, if necessary, which requires mandatory attendance and participation in all crew training activities.
• Will maintain Fitness for Duty qualifications and participate in the Corporate Medical program.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and requires mandatory, random drug screenings.

Skills

Emergency response leadership

Incident command

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IC-100

IC-200

IC-300

IC-700

IC-800

TWIC

EMT certification

Job description

Chevron's Health, Safety and Environment team in Richmond, CA seeks a Battalion Chief to lead the fire department operations, incident response, and safety programs. You will supervise 4-7 personnel, act as Incident Commander during fires, hazmat, rescue, and other emergencies, and coordinate with local authorities and mutual aid partners.

This role requires 5+ years in emergency response, 3+ years in leadership, and multiple ICS certifications.