Sr Emergency Response Specialist

Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing.  The refining assets consist of refineries operated in Tyler and Big Spring, Texas, El Dorado, Arkansas and Krotz Springs, Louisiana with a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.

 

The logistics operations primarily consist of Delek Logistics Partners, LP.  Delek US Holdings, Inc.and its affiliates own approximately 63% (including the 2 percent general partner interest) of Delek Logistics Partners, LP.  Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE:DKL) is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets.

 

The convenience store retail business is the largest 7-Eleven licensee in the United States and operates approximately 300 convenience stores in central and west Texas and New Mexico.

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Sr Emergency Response Specialist
• Job Code: 20001806
• Effective Date: 12/18/2023
• Job Family: Health, Safety, Environmental
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Function: Health and Safety
• Job Level: Professional III

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr Emergency Response Specialist leads, directs, and advises on emergency preparedness and response initiatives for refinery operations. This pivotal role encompasses a spectrum of responsibilities, spanning technical and administrative domains, to meticulously plan, organize, and execute fire prevention, suppression, and emergency services with the overarching goal of safeguarding lives and assets.

With a focus on technical proficiency and adeptness, the Senior Emergency Response Specialist offers invaluable support across various emergency preparedness and response facets, encompassing fire, hazardous materials, rescue, and medical response. Serving as the primary liaison for regulatory comprehension, risk mitigation strategies, and industry best practices, this role serves as a cornerstone of knowledge within the refinery's framework. This individual also assumes the vital role of representing the refinery within the local community and liaising with municipal emergency response entities.

Accountability for regulatory adherence, training mandates, and the continual enhancement of the refinery's emergency preparedness and response framework rests with the Senior Emergency Response Specialist. The role necessitates the capability to proactively identify areas for improvement within emergency response protocols and training methodologies. Ensuring compliance and meticulously maintaining records pertaining to all equipment, including mobile apparatus and various fire protection systems, forms a critical aspect of this role's responsibilities.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience considered (Required)
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a related field (Required)
• Industrial Certified Fire Fighter - NFPA 1081, Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II or equivalent (Required)
• Certified Hazmat and Incident commander - NFPA 1072 IC, NIMS IC or equivalent (Required) 
• Certified Rescue, Emergency Medical, Emergency Management (Preferred)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Lead and Manage emergency preparedness activities to ensure regulatory compliance and achieve departmental goals
• Direct Emergency Responses within the refinery, including fires and leaks, Haz-Mat and any spill incidents
• Develop the emergency response team organization and establish field incident command protocols
• Coordinate and oversee Physical Security at the refinery, including managing the Security Contractor
• Define necessary training for emergency preparedness team members across various scenarios
• Oversee the required testing and maintenance of the emergency mobile apparatus and all associated equipment
• Oversee required testing and maintenance of the refinery firewater system including pumps, piping, hydrants, monitor nozzles and deluge systems
• Manage testing and maintenance of refinery firewater systems, fixed fire detection and suppression systems, and initiate projects for system upgrades
• Develop and maintains emergency plans and incident command plans including annual updates to the Refinery Emergency Response Plan
• Conduct emergency response and planning training and drills, including fire training programs for employees
• Stay informed of current fire and emergency response regulations, trends and technical advances
• Coordinate with plant personnel to maintain the integrity and reliability of firewater systems
• Maintain all necessary refinery and governmental records rela