Fire Protection Associate; Nights

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As the Fire Protection Associate at Ford Energy in Glendale, KY, you will serve as the first-line command authority on shift, acting as the dedicated, non-working, on-scene Incident Commander during emergencies.

2/2/3 Night Shift (12-Hour Shifts)

• Establish and command the Incident Command Post (ICP) during all emergency incidents, managing tactical deployment and scene safety as the on-scene Incident Commander.
• Direct emergency response operations including thermal suppression, hazardous materials releases, confined space rescue, high angle rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for scene safety, resource deployment, and incident resolution until relieved or the incident is closed.

• Manage daily shift operations, including personnel assignments, daily equipment and apparatus checks, and shift-level training delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a shift team, ensuring readiness at all times.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations, open incidents, and equipment status between shifts.
• Coordinate shift staffing, scheduling adjustments, and coverage to maintain response readiness.
• Serve as a working supervisor during routine shift operations, balancing hands-on Emergency Response Team duties with personnel supervision and readiness.

• Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety compliance on shift, serving as the first line of risk management for the Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure shift-level compliance with permits, entry procedures, and hazard identification for confined space and high-risk work.
• Conduct initial incident investigations and draft reports for review by the Senior Supervisor.
• Partner with Senior Supervisor and Safety leadership to maintain consistent corporate expectations and standards across all shifts.

• Deliver and oversee shift-level training, drills, and simulations to prepare the team for industrial thermal, hazmat, rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Verify completion of periodic inspections, audits, and inventory of life safety equipment, apparatus, and PPE.
• Support the development and certification progression of Emergency Response Technicians on shift.
• Maintain at least 100 hours of training per year.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification as KY Firefighter II or Firefighter II from a nationally accredited organization.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a firefighter/emergency responder in an industrial, municipal, or comparable setting.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as Incident Commander, including command presence, sound judgment under pressure, and decisive decision‑making during emergencies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and personnel management skills, with the ability to supervise a diverse shift team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear incident reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaboration with fellow team members, plant team members, plant leadership, communications centers, and outside agencies.
• Ability to handle conflict situations with good judgment, professionalism, and courtesy.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, pre-hire physical, and drug screening.
• Ability to successfully complete ERT physical agility requirements.
• Ability to work a 2/2/3, 12-hour night shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and plant shut-downs due to weather.
• Ability to maintain constant state of readiness and work extended hours based on business needs.

• Valid driver's license.
• No conviction for Driving Under the Influence, possession of drugs/drug paraphernalia, or a suspended/revoked driver's license, or driving with a suspended/revoked license, within the past five years.
• No more than two "at fault" motor vehicle accidents in the past year.

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