Shintech Inc. is the world's largest producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is a general-use resin that is finding wide application in goods used in daily life and a significant number of industrial materials. Shintech is committed to operating safe and environmentally responsible facilities. To learn more about Shintech, please visit our website at www.Shintech.com.
Job Summary
Shintech Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Emergency Response and Security Specialist to join our team. This role is to facilitate the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive emergency service and security program and provide leadership and technical expertise in keeping the Freeport site in a state of readiness for emergencies and security
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains comprehensive emergency services and security programs and processes in support of the company HeSS policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support emergency services and security program implementation processes.
- Develops emergency service and security programs compliance calendar and monitors site performance.
- Provides technical EHS expertise (specifically emergency response & security) and coaching to facilitate broad accountability of the EHS process to maintain a state of response readiness.
- Leads the effective implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes at the site to ensure risks are identified, mitigated, and effectively communicated / understood by all affected employees.
- Develops and maintains site confined space rescue plan library.
- Develops process for confined space pre-entry review.
- Develops and maintains site fire pre-plans.
- Develops training agenda for by September 1st each year.
- Develop and execute site drill program for Emergency Services, Mustering/headcount and emergency/security drills.
- Develops effective working relationships with the local CAER Group, LEPC and Brazoria County Emergency Management Services community and regulatory agencies as appropriate and facilitates the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and successfully demonstrated practices within the local community and industry emergency response community.
- Ensure emergency response systems are tested, inspected and repaired as required by recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
- Recruit, Maintain and Supervise Emergency Response Team during facility emergencies, drills and training exercises to ensure facility requirements are being met and/or surpassed.
- Develop and maintain emergency operations center and critical supplies for function.
- Develop Emergency Service KPI’s.
- Participates in investigations as assigned.
- Provide insight and technical guidance to department manager and other site members as necessary.
- Maintain security headcount and man gates as scheduled or otherwise requested.
- Review security software and hardware for performance and resolve deficiencies in a timely manner.
- Review site post orders and develop processes to monitor compliance.
- Site security processes and protocol enforced.
- Investigate and Report security incidents to site Facility Security Officer (Safety, Health and Security Manager).
- Works with contract security manager to review and audit programs.
- Develop security program KPI.
- Participates in investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive measures.
- Complies with all environmental permits at the site.
- Customer service orientation.
- Provides guidance by participating in capital reviews consistent with the level of SHE expertise required.
- Responsible with spending request.
Qualifications
- BS – Engineering, Safety, or other relevant technical degree or
- 8+ years Safety and Health experience in manufacturing or related field will be considered
- Fire fighter or other emergency services work license or certification.
Knowledge
- Safety and Health (S&H) regulations
- Safety and Health Subject Matter Expert
- Process Safety Management (PSM ) regulations
- Auditing practices
- Microsoft applications
- CMMS
- NIMS
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [careers@shintech.com]. Please include "Emergency Response and Security Specialist" in the subject line.Shintech Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
