Senior Safety Specialist - Fire & Emergency Response

Workplace location PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA)

This role coordinates Emergency Response and Firefighting at the Port Arthur Platform.

• Point of contact for all ER and fire related topics, including but not limited to actions during and following audits (Maestro, Marsh, PSM, Asset integrity, etc.)
• Organizes periodic ER drills for the EOC in combination with Field response
• Creates After Action Reports with action tracking and follow-up on drills and real events assigned to the Fire & Safety department
• Organizes regulatory ER drills as per requirements (e.g. Coast Guard drill)
• Organizes training for volunteers and ER members at site
• Responsible for creation/updates and organization of all ER related documentation and pre-plans
• Responsible for implementing KPI’s to track ER and fire performance objectives, developing reporting criteria and reporting results to Group, JV Partner and all other stakeholders
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining an asset integrity program on all firefighting equipment
• Responsible for setting up LTP requirements for Emergency Response and firefighting so that necessary CAPEX investments are secured
• Responsible for follow up on projects related to Emergency Response and firefighting
• Directs maintenance of records, reports, and documents required to meet corporate and regulatory requirements
• Backup for the supervisor of the F&S inspectors
• Fire Chief on call
• Member of the Hurricane Response team
• Member of the SNCA/LEPC
• Serves as EOC-IMT Safety Advisor and provide guidance on EOC functions
• Accountable to Senior Management; consults and advises on ER and Firefighting matters
• Responsible and accountable for achieving ER training and drills plus follow-up on action items
• Manages and develops continuous improvements on ER and firefighting
• Develops, manages, and implements strategies and activities for complying with State and Federal regulations applicable to NFPA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, USACE and TCEQ standards. Responsible for interface with all regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for effective relationships with Refinery, BTP, Primary Contractors and Sub-Contractors employees at all levels to encourage HSSE commitment.
• BS Degree in engineering or safety preferred
• 15+ years of experience in Refining/Petrochemicals and 5+ years of experience in HSSE
• Experience as Fire Chief
• Experience with ICS, NIMS, and in Emergency Response
• Technical knowledge and experience of company reference specifications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate and focus external (off-project) resources onto required tasks.
• Analytical rigor with the ability to adapt to changing constraints.
• Must be able to act as Fire Chief and respond to plant situations 24/7

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.

Located in Texas near the Gulf, Port Arthur is one of Total Energies' biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 Total Energies employees. It is the largest Total Energies facility in the United States.

The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Sabine Lake with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There's a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone's throw away.