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At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What's Possible We are excited to share our team is expanding to meet growing business needs across the world! We are looking for an experienced individual to fill the Global Emergency Response Lead role located in the United States (Allentown-PA, Baton Rouge-LA, or Houston-TX) or Europe (Hersham-UK or The Hague-Netherlands) This role will report to the Global EHS Systems Manager with the primary goal to ensure all aspects of emergency response and crisis management are developed, implemented, maintained, and managed appropriately throughout project execution locations, offices, operational facilities, and in transportation operations. Air Products is undergoing significant growth investing in world scale, highly complex projects involving hazardous materials such as hydrogen, syngas and ammonia. These facilities are often in geographies that are relatively new for the company to operate in. As a result, the company is looking to make a step change in its capabilities in emergency response, as well as crisis management. This position will lead this change, working with the regional teams. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES:
The incumbent will be responsible for building and/or enhancing emergency response and crisis management programs, continually evaluating response capabilities, establishing standardized processes and procedures, working with local regulatory officials to ensure readiness, and implementing response strategies in alignment with Air Product's Global systems and processes (e.g. Process Safety Management). In addition, the incumbent will assist with establishing, planning, training development, implementing, and maintaining a wide variety of activities encompassing all aspects of Emergency Response and Crisis Management, to assure the highest possible degree of safety for our employees, contractors, and the communities in which we operate. The role will interface and engage with key internal and external stakeholders and customers - engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, regional leadership teams, external emergency response teams, regulatory officials, etc. Success in this position is dependent on an extensive understanding of emergency response regulations and standards including process safety, worker safety, industrial hygiene, hazard communication, and crisis management. It is critical the incumbent have a strong understanding operational processes, large projects, and transportation (road, rail, ship, barge, and pipeline).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop Corporate Emergency Response processes, procedures, and training programs (both on and off-site). Subject Matter Expert (SME) for emergency response service capabilities, requirements, and needs of major projects and operating facilities worldwide. Owner for the emergency response service evaluation process as well as facilitate, as needed (specifically, new technologies and mega-projects). Assist in the development of facility and project emergency response plans. Work closely with key stakeholders to develop regional Crisis Management plans. Develop, coordinate, and participate in emergency response drills and exercises. Build, maintain, and deliver emergency preparedness and crisis management training. Assess emergency response training and implementation through site/project visits, conducting assessments, auditing, and conducting drills. Evaluate and qualify private third-party emergency service providers. Ensure all aspects of emergency response meet regulatory requirements. Engage with industry associations to monitor best practices to consider adopting. Work with Confined Space Center of Excellence. Must be able to work autonomously. Lead global centers for emergency response and crisis management. Assist with development of credible scenarios and pre-incident response plans.
REQUIRED QAULIFICATIONS:
10+ years of significant experience in an industrial setting with at least 5 years in a petrochemicals or oil & gas managing or overseeing emergency response teams. Degree in safety or emergency response/management or a combination of technical certifications/qualifications complimented with extensive prior experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Significant practical experienced working with front line emergency response and crisis management personnel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications in the Incident Command System (ICS). 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 (or equivalent). Certified Fire Instructor. Hazmat Technician and Incident Command level certifications. Strong understanding and working knowledge of NFPA standards and requirements (NFPA 1081, 472, 25 and 101). Demonstrated history as a leader in crisis management and emergency response in an industrial sector. Prior experience working with and advising senior company executives at the regional and global level. Experience with marine emergency response (such as LPG or Ammonia) Knowledgeable of dangerous goods requirements Experience with large projects (>1B USD). Must be able to understand long-term implications of decisions.
WORK HOURS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Schedule: Monday to Friday, but at times weekends. Work Model: Hybrid (office/wfh), flexible. Typical Business Hours. Periodically working early AM & later PM hours as required to support global team. On-call: no-rotation, but on-call for crisis events. Travel: Willingness to travel (up to 50%), domestically (~1-week, typically M-F) and internationally (~2-weeks). Examples: TX, LA, CA, PA, Gulf Coast, Canada, Middle East, China, etc.
What's In It for You: At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (starts day 1 of employment) 401k with 100% vested company core AND company match(8%) Paid Vacation, holidays, flexible holiday + sick time Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents) Backup Child and Adult Care benefit Adoption assistance Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available
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#INDCOR Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership thatVeteransbring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
Oct 03, 2024