Tactical Emergency Response Lead — Shift Commander

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options available for elig

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hrs)

Paid Vacation Time

Company‑Paid Holidays

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation seeks a Lake Charles LC Shift Commander to direct emergency response and safety activities at the Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex. The role supports the Incident Commander, manages contract responders, and ensures regulatory compliance and documentation using SAP.

The position requires a high school diploma with 5+ years in emergency response, strong communication, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, 24/7. Remote work is not implied.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus minimum 5 years of job-related experience.
• Contractor Management experience required.
• Regulatory Agency Interaction experience required.
• Advanced Computer Skills / Knowledge of SAP required.
• NIMS / Incident Command System required.
• Emergency Response Tactical Experience required.
• NFPA 1041 - Fire Instructor I certification required.
• Training development and delivery experience.
• Critical Decision‑Making Under Pressure.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work shift work: 12-hour rotating shifts, 24/7 required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required regulatory periodic inspections, testing, and status verification of emergency response equipment, documenting maintenance in SAP and other systems.
• Direct contract Emergency Response shift personnel via Contract Shift Captain or onsite Supervisor.
• Support Incident Commander and Health & Safety Department as emergency response tactical expert.
• Serve as off-hours Subject Matter Expert for Safety and Industrial Hygiene issues and stop work if hazards are identified.
• Conduct periodic audits on emergency equipment condition and status at the LCMC Complex.
• Collaborate with Health and Safety Services to assess incidents activating emergency alert systems.

Skills

Emergency response

Contractor management

Regulatory interaction

NIMS/ICS

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Shift work

Safety procedures

Contract supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

CITGO Petroleum Corporation seeks a Lake Charles LC Shift Commander to direct emergency response and safety activities at the Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex. The role supports the Incident Commander, manages contract responders, and ensures regulatory compliance and documentation using SAP.

The position requires a high school diploma with 5+ years in emergency response, strong communication, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, 24/7. Remote work is not implied.