Senior Analyst, Fire Brigade Chief

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Analyst, Fire Brigade Chief, you are responsible for the planning, training, response and supervision for all aspects of emergency response including fire, hazardous materials and confined space/high-angle rescue at the Waxdale site. You will provide leadership and direction to the approximately 40 members of the Waxdale emergency response team (fire brigade). Additionally, you will passionately convey SCJ’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace and protection of the environment.

While this role involves direct and participative action in emergency response activities, this role will serve as a champion for the recognition and prevention of the conditions and behaviors that can lead to incidents. Finally, you will collaborate with plant engineering and maintenance team members to acquire a working knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems located at the Waxdale complex including system operation and maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the liaison with local, state or federal emergency response agencies.

• Manages development and maintenance of training processes for new and existing emergency response team members to ensure that required training is defined, addresses required content and is tracked to completion.

• Supports completion of inspections, testing and preventive maintenance for both fixed and portable emergency response equipment and maintains required documentation.

• Facilitates the completion of post-incident response reviews and partners with the SHE team and site leadership to confirm that improvement opportunities are effectively deployed across the site in a timely manner.

• Collaborates with the Waxdale medical center on management of medical emergency response protocols.

• Partners with the site SHE team to interpret requirements and prepare standards to maintain compliance with applicable fire protection and emergency response regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical support to the site SHE team to develop, maintain and deliver employee training on topics such as evacuation, fire extinguisher use, confined space entry and hazard communication.

• Partner with local government emergency response entities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

• Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) or Industrial Interior Firefighting (NFPA 1081)

• Current certification at the Hazmat Technician level

• 5+ year’s relevant safety, fire protection or emergency response experience

• Experience managing compliance with OSHA Subpart L (Fire Protection)

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, fire protection or chemical engineering

• The following training/certifications are preferred or should be acquired in a timely manner:

  • Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041)

  • Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021)

  • Driver/Operator – Pumper (NFPA 1002)

  • Incident Command System (ICS) or National Incident Management System (NIMS)

  • Confined space and high angle rescue operations

• Experience supporting compliance with 29 CFR  (process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals) and 29 CFR  (hazardous waste operations and emergency response)

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Ability to effectively interact with others, establishing open, candid and trusting relationships to create win/win outcomes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time core office hours

• Ability to be on-call for night/weekend training and emergency response…