Technical Support Specialist (Emergency Services Specialist) - $17.00 - $35.00

The Emergency Services Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and leadership of the project Emergency Services capability to include the Emergency Response Team and associated emergency personnel and operations. The Emergency Services Specialists reports to the Project Emergency Services Manager and collaborates with other ES&H professionals on execution of the project ES&H program.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of the project's Emergency Services Program, in coordination with other project functional groups and ES&H personnel, per Bechtel and contract requirements.
• Assists in the facilitation of the project Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
• Assures that a notification system for incidents is implemented and that timely notifications are properly issued and documented.
• Participates in ES&H risk assessment considering onsite risks, as well as offsite risks to the local community, associated with Bechtel activities and those of its subcontractors.
• Helps select, develop, and manage the project's Emergency Response Team with the skills to respond to environmental, safety, or health emergencies and incidents.
• Provides and facilitates training for employees and subcontractors regarding applicable aspects of incident prevention and emergency preparedness and response.
• Conducts inspections and monitoring of emergency response equipment and resources to maintain operational readiness.
• Implements appropriate fire and rescue plans and procedures.
• Supports emergency drills and exercises.
• Supports emergency response and centralized incident command and communication in concert with Senior Management, per the project's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and contract and Bechtel requirements.
• Assure mutual understanding of site access, communication protocols, and project activities and associated risks.
• Participates in construction planning, meetings, and daily field reviews as appropriate for awareness and risk management.
• Participates in execution of the ES&H program and supports all ES&H team members.

• 5 or more years of relevant experience and Construction experience.
• High Angle Rope Rescue.
• Confined Space Rescue.
• Emergency Medical Response.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful participation of an emergency response capability.
• Knowledge of technical rescue, emergency response strategies, and incident management.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System Courses 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards and applicable NFPA Standards and Guidelines.
• Experience with Emergency Response equipment.
• Experience implementing Emergency Response plans.