Emergency Services Technician

Now hiring! Emergency Services Technician

Geismar, LA

We are looking for an Emergency Service Technician to join our team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

The ERT role will provide the primary contact on stie for fire medical and rescue calls and will lead the incidents. The role will also be responsible for providing rescue plans and keeping list of all active confined space entries.

During your shift as an Emergency Services Technician, you will

• Respond to emergency events including Fire, HAZMAT, EMS, and Rescue in accordance with Emergency Response Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), prioritizing life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
• Serve as the designated on-scene incident commander during emergency events in alignment with the site Incident Command System (ICS), supporting hazardous chemical spill response, cleanup, and confined-space rescue operations.
• Provide site security services during off hours, weekends and holidays  by conducting patrols, investigating security incidents, inspecting inbound vehicles, verifying TWIC credentials and regulated areas, assisting with badging, and supporting the level-one guard force.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities including site-wide drills, confined-space and fire/rescue pre-planning, and delivery of on-shift Fire, HAZMAT, EMS, and Rescue training to brigade members.
• Act as a primary emergency medical responder for EMS events and provide mutual aid assistance to external companies in accordance with established agreements and Emergency Response leadership direction.
• Support maintenance, inspection, and readiness of emergency response equipment, including bunker gear, HAZWOPER PPE, fire hydrants and monitors, breathing air bottles, EMS and rescue equipment inventory, and fire apparatus upkeep.
• Provide hands-on field support for emergency response systems, confined-space entry activities, fire systems, and safety and health compliance activities across the Geismar site.
• Build effective working relationships with operations units, fire brigade members, and EHS/ESS team members to support coordinated emergency prevention, preparedness, and response programs.

If you...

• Hold a High School Diploma or GED and bring 2 years of experience in emergency response.
• Possess or are eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Hold or be able to obtain  required certifications including Industrial fire fighter and State or National EMR certification (or higher), and are able to complete and maintain HAZWOPER Technician and NFPA 1081 Advanced Exterior Industrial Firefighting certifications.
• Are willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, on a rotating schedule.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, multitasking, problem-solving, and time-management skills, and can read, write, and speak English.
• Are physically able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to wear required safety equipment and SCBA, work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights, stand or walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Are able to complete and maintain required NIMS certifications (100, 200, ) and participate in ongoing emergency response training and drills.
• Bring preferred experience in security, HAZMAT/HAZWOPER response, chemical production or process environments, and proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Apps).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.