Job Location : Brownsville,TX, USA
Job Description
EMERGENCY SERVICES POSITION
Position Summary:
The Emergency Services 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 Services Manager and collaborates with other ES&H professionals on execution of the project ES&H program.
Responsibilities:
* Assists in the 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 facilitation of the project Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
* Assures that a notification system for incidents is implemented 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.
* Conducts inspections and monitoring of emergency response equipment and resources to maintain operational readiness.
* Implements appropriate fire and rescue plans and procedures.
* Supports emergency drills and exercises.
* Supports 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.
* 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.
* Participates in incident investigations when necessary.
* 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.
* Qualifications and Skills:
* Associates of Science degree (or equivalent) in occupational safety, health, or a science-related discipline from an accredited university or college and 2 or more years of relevant experience; or 4 more years of relevant Construction experience
* Operational experience in:
o High Angle Rope Rescue
o Confined Space Rescue
o Emergency Medical Response
o Demonstrated experience in the successful participation of an emergency response capability.
* Knowledge of technical rescue, emergency response strategies, and incident management.
* Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System Courses 100, 200, 700, 800
* Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards and applicable NFPA Standards and Guidelines.
* Experience with Emergency Response equipment.
* Experience implementing Emergency Response plans.
Additional Qualifications:
* 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.
* Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
* 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.
* Valid driver's license.