Westlake

Emergency Response Specialist (South)

US - Lake Charles, LA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.

Performs all response activities in accordance with NFPA, Federal, State and local standards, and site procedures.
Operates and maintains emergency response vehicles and associated equipment in a ready state
Performs administrative duties related to training, including tracking completion records, scheduling classes and instructors, coordinating facilities/resources, and preparing statistical summaries.
Administration & Department Support
Performs other related duties and special assignments as directed by supervision.
This role combines hands‑on emergency operations with training, inspections, and coaching to support a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
Leads monthly ERT training for assigned

Associate degree in a directly related technical field and 3-5 years of progressive experience in emergency response, industrial safety, or related field
OR High school diploma/GED and 5-7 years of progressive experience in emergency response, industrial safety, or related field.
At minimum, current National Registry and Louisiana EMT certification (or ability to obtain Louisiana reciprocity within a defined timeframe after hire).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

NR-EMT Paramedic certification.
Prior experience on an industrial ERT within a chemical/refinery or other high‑hazard process facility.
Experience leading emergency response drills and training programs.
Working knowledge of NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and relevant Federal/State safety and environmental requirements.
Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis tools.
This position may be assigned either to a regular shift position or to a shift‑relief assignment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit
use hands to touch, handle, or feel

Attends and leads annual training, which may be offsite, including specialized rescue, hazardous materials, and fire training.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Medical emergencies in accordance with EMT/Paramedic scope of practice and applicable protocols
shift, including fire, rescue, hazmat, and medical topics, to maintain team readiness and competency.
Assumes duties of other Safety Specialist/Department team members as needed during absences (vacation, illness, training, etc.).
The Occupational Safety Specialist I - Emergency Response provides 24/7 emergency response capabilities (fire, rescue, hazmat, and medical) for our chemical manufacturing facility.

Follows and supports standard practices, procedures, and policies as part of the Fire and Emergency Response Services and Occupational Safety teams.

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