Fire Inspector

The Shift Fire Inspector responds to all plant emergencies and provides direction as needed. In addition, the inspectors perform routine tasks and duties that prepare the organization and assist it in the prevention or improved response to events, should they occur. The duties of the Fire Inspector position is divided into two main areas of responsibility: Emergency Response and Routine Duties

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emergency Response:

• Assists the Emergency Services Supervisor as assigned
• Responds to all in plant emergencies (Fire, Hazmat, Oil Spill, Medical, and Rescue), performs size-up, personnel accountability, and determines manpower needs to safely handle the emergency
• Provides first aid treatment to stabilize injured personnel
• Acts as the Operations Section Chief in the absence of the Emergency Services Supervisor (until relieved)
• Initiates Incident Action Plan
• Designates officers and teams in accordance with NIMS/ICS to handle given emergency
• Directs E.R.T. to safely handle given emergency, limit environmental and community impact, and to minimize damage to refinery assets
• Works with others to secure the site of the emergency and influence decisions regarding ongoing operations
• Responds to offsite emergencies upon request of the New Castle County Fireboard, or other Mutual Aid request to provide expertise and specialized equipment to assist with transportation emergencies
  
  

Routine Duties:

• Actively participates on all ERT teams (Fire, Hazmat, Oil Spill, Medical, and Rescue)
• Attends training to maintain certifications and to further develop skills
• Assists in the development of employee training programs
• Conducts training in basic fire and accident prevention, proper use of P.P.E. and respiratory equipment including APR’s, SCBA, and airline equipment
• Performs inspections on assigned equipment, units, and buildings as required
• Assists Operations, with atmospheric monitoring, IH exposure issues, and interpretation of refinery safety procedures
• Responds to reported accidents to assess scene safety, secure evidence, and to assist with the investigation
• Conducts and/or assists with safety inspections on process units
• Conducts and/or assists with focused audits including permit and LOTO
• Actively participates in T/A and maintenance activities, provides direction to assigned safety personnel, leads safety meetings, and provides feedback to various stakeholders
• Issues permits in non-operating areas of the refinery (BWB, lay down areas, etc.)
• Assists Operations with the maintenance and repair of refinery fire and safety equipment
• Step up as refinery supervision when the Shift Superintendent has to leave the refinery for odor complaints and/or investigations
• Works with contractors to make repairs to the fire water system, strategically returns repaired fire equipment to service to prevent hammering the system, tests newly installed and/or repaired equipment for performance, performs maintenance to hydrants and monitors, and assists with annual NFPA 25 inspections as needed.
• Assists with annual inspection and testing of fire equipment (extinguishers, hoses, fixed fire pumps, apparatus, etc.)
• Sets up temporary fire water on process units when portions of the fire water system are impaired
• Coordinates assigned response team, assists with team training and shift responders, recruits new team members as needed, conducts operator training on apparatus, spill response boats, and maintains equipment inventory for assigned response team
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education and Skills:

• Two year college degree in Fire Safety or equivalent preferred
• Formal training in fire control and safety administration specifically fire attack, high angle/confined space rescue, hazardous materials response, ICS/NIMS
• Minimum of three years’ experience in petroleum refining (maintenance or operations), chemical production, or industrial manufacturing
• Must be able to climb towers up to ~200 feet high using stairs, vertical ladder ways, or climb inside enclosed vessels while wearing SCBA, APR and other personal protective equipment
• Must be able to rescue individuals in all types of scenarios
• Pass pulmonary function test
• Current National Registry EMT-B certification
• Complete NFPA certification training defined by the Emergency Services Supervisor (Fire Chief)
  
  

Critical Job Skills and Competencies:

• Must be familiar with process equipment and operations
• Must be able to operate emergency apparatus and spill response equipment
• Team player with positive attitude
• Must possess good leadership, analytical, and observation skills
• Must be able to respond rationally to potentially life-threatening situations and provide direction to personnel during stressful and/or emergency situations
• Knowledge of emergency response and fire brigade structure
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and response to Hazmat incidents
• Service with public or private sector Fire Department
• Possess the ability to lead meetings, provide training, and participate in group discussions
• Be respectful and able to maintain credibility with operations, maintenance and contractors
• Possess basic computer skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
  
  

Equipment: Emergency Response Equipment such as: AED, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Apparatus (Ambulance, Engines, Tower, Foam Tenders, etc.), and Stationary Fire Fighting Equipment.

Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.