LC Emergency Planning Response Manager (Finance)

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Manager, Emergency Planning and Response maintains and implements the emergency management preparedness and response programs at the Lake Charles Refinery. This includes assuring the readiness of the Lake Charles Refinery Emergency Response Team (ERT), Emergency Management Organizations, and emergency response equipment to respond to and safely manage all types of emergencies that could occur in the refinery in a cost-effective manner that protects facility assets, the employees and the local communities. This position interacts with city, state, and federal agencies to facilitate good working relationships and open lines of communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field plus ten (10) years of experience in Emergency Planning/Response equivalent experience; OR Associate's Degree plus 12, or High school plus 14 in lieu of degree
• Experience managing Refinery/Petrochemical Plant tactical and supervisory emergency response, situational and firefighter response complement, and medical response background .
• Experience managing a Refinery/Petrochemical Plant fire protection program involving fixed and mobile fire protection equipment/systems.

Job Duties

Directs and manages five (5) Shift Safety Supervisors and thirty (30) full time contract emergency responders. These contract employees are the first responders to all Emergency Medical, Rescue, fire and Haz-Mat incidents.

Provides leadership, direction, and vision for maintaining a highly effective emergency management program. Determines necessary level of emergency planning and training for the Incident Command Team which includes the Emergency Operation Center (EOC), Incident Commanders, Safety Officers, Process Operators, in-house ERT, and contract emergency responders. Determine and maintain compliance with all applicable OSHA emergency response and fire protection requirements, including training for all Emergency Response Team personnel and contract responders.

Represents CITGO as a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and local Mutual Aid; Establishes and maintains relationships with the local and state emergency response organizations in the area through participation in various committees, drills, and conferences.

Direct compliance with applicable standards and oversee implementation of preventive maintenance, inspection, and testing programs that ensure the reliability of all refinery emergency response equipment including firewater pumps and fixed systems, fire truck, attack truck, mobile fire equipment, hazardous materials and rescue response apparatus.

Manage the overall preparedness of emergency management. This is accomplished by means of coordinating and scheduling training, drills and periodic reviews and updates to the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Works closely with the Security Manager during responses and drills to maintain access control of responders, contractors, and agencies.

Participates and supports refinery and corporate emergency response and safety goals and projects. At the corporate level this includes FET participation and assisting in the development of corporate best standards and practices. At the refinery level it includes special projects and reviews including Turnaround Safety, incident investigations and safety reviews.

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1185