Emergency Response Technician - Per Diem

The Emergency Response Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance for fire protection and prevention at the Louisiana terminals as well as ensuring the emergency response team and response equipment are in a ready state.

Responsibilities

• Respond to everyday activities concerning chemical handling, PPE, and general terminal Emergency Management issues.  Including firefighting, spills, and rescues as well as responding to employee concerns and issues for life safety.
• Maintain all fire related equipment in good working condition. 
• Conduct and attend regular emergency response training, drills involving on-site, and off-site as needed.
• Conduct and maintain compliance required inspections, oversee response equipment, testing, calibrations, and recordkeeping as needed.
• Assist in confined space entries and HAZMAT operations on-site or off-site

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT’s terminal locations.
• Firefighter 1 & 2
• Valid CPR/First Aid
• Haz-Mat Technician
• Record of regulatory, health, and safety training

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.
• Ability to type.
• Phone and personal etiquette.
• Must be neat, detail oriented, organized, conscientious, and thorough.
• Must be an assertive self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Must be able to work in a demanding team environment that is challenging and sometimes stressful work environment.
• Must have two (2) years’ experience responding to hazmat, fire, and medical emergencies. Cross training and experience in other emergency response functions is strongly desired.

Hours of Work

• Typical hours of operation varies. This is a part time position.
• This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Employees are scheduled to work assigned shifts within a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. All hours worked must be accurately recorded, and overtime is paid in accordance with FLSA and company policy. 
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Physical and Environmental Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The large scale of the operation and the extensive layout of the facility require that the applicant can walk and stand on uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and traverse inclines: uphill, downhill, or mixed. Furthermore, because the facilities and adjoining facilities handle hazardous materials, the applicant must be able to ingress and egress in foreseeable emergencies. The applicant must be able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Must be able to work in a confined space, over water and not be afraid of heights.
• Ability to wear and use a respirator and any other safety equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to operate heavy equipment is preferred.
• Equipment used in job performance include company vehicle, fire apparatus, two-way radio, emergency response tools, and safety equipment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace.  We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business.  Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!