Emergency Response Technician

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX, and is a part of the PEMEX group which is a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics and marketing. PEMEX Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees with another 1200 contractors on site. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The PEMEX site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. We set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in a number of fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and have a positive impact on the local community where we work.
BENEFITS:
We value /our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
This position ensures that Emergency Response is staffed in a manner that provides an initial response to protect People, Environment, the Asset and the PEMEX Deer Park reputation in the event of an emergency. The focus of this position is to effectively and efficiently execute all aspects of Emergency Response.
Individuals in this job are expected to have a visible field presence, as demonstrated through doing core work activities. Work with others in the department to coordinate responses and maintain fixed fire protection systems throughout the site. Demonstrate visible HSE leadership and commitment through walk-the-talk and positive intervention. Apply the HSE management system to work activities. Where compliance and/or assurance issues are not being addressed, appropriately address and or escalate issues to the next level of supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate response to the different types of emergencies at the site, to include fires, gas releases, spills to land and water, rescue and medical calls, etc.
• Response during off-hours may be required.
• Function as Subject Matter Expert for Emergency Orders, Work Procedures, Safety Orders and Standard Operating Procedures, which include reviewing the procedures, providing interpretations, and may include developing and delivering Emergency Response training.
• Maintain Emergency Response facilities and all Emergency Response equipment (Mobile and Fixed) to ensure equipment is available and ready to respond to emergencies.
• Serve as the HSE Field Department fixed fire water system owner, including coordinating and communicating fire water isolations and preparing Permit to Work for repairs.
• Provide Health and Safety Field Services to stakeholders including industrial hygiene monitoring, turnaround support, Health and Safety compliance audits, Health and Safety consulting services, Initial Emergency Response training for all site personnel, Fire Safety Assessments of Active, Passive fire protection and Site Emergency Response Equipment, etc.
• Conduct Annual inspections on Fire Extinguishers and other regular maintenance as required.

Required Skills:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Refinery/Chemical Production facility in an Operations, Maintenance or comparable role (I.e. Engineer, etc.)
• Minimum of three (3) years Industrial Emergency Response experience.
• Must meet the fitness to respond requirements for performing firefighting and rescue duties.
• Certified National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-1081, interior and exterior (or equivalent).
• Must currently hold and maintain a minimum of a EMT-Basic issued through the Texas Department of State Health Services or higher certification.
• Certified as NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials Technician (or equivalent).
• Certified as NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel (or equivalent).
• Must hold and maintain a Certified Class B Texas Driver’s license.
• Previous experience working within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Hazard recognition, risk assessment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working in high-stress situations and capable of making critical decisions.
• Working knowledge of firefighting apparatus and foam generation equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, API and NFPA Regulations.
• Must have good computer skills and be able to use Microsoft applications.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Perform other Emergency Response Field Safety Responsibilities as required.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and addressing safety risks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Worked in a Leadership Role within an Industrial Emergency Response Facility.
• Certified as a NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.
• Certified as a NFPA 1005 Standard for Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters.
• Knowledge of the OSHA regulations for Permit to Work Systems and Process Isolation.
• Previous experience with conducting safety drills and trainings in a similar industrial setting.

This is a rotating shift role.