Industrial Incident Response Officer, Facilities Safety

Picture this: an alarm sounds somewhere inside U. S. Steel’s Granite City Works in Granite City, IL. You and your team launch—one moment you’re providing basic EMS care, the next you’re operating fire apparatus or assessing a potential HazMat concern. You navigate varied plant areas, apply department-adopted procedures, and restore order with calm precision.

Role mission

Protect our people and assets by delivering top-tier emergency response, prevention, and readiness in a heavy industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and emergency incidents across the facility following established procedures.
• Operate fire apparatus and equipment as needed; participate in hazardous materials response.
• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire protection systems.
• When assigned, carry out a security role and operate a department-issued response vehicle.
• Lead and document post-incident investigations; produce factual, detailed reports.
• Maintain required certifications in EMS, firefighting, and HazMat to safeguard employees and operations.
  
  

Where and how you’ll work

• Rotating 12-hour shifts that include some Saturdays and Sundays.
• Exposure to hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy conditions typical of heavy industry.
• Coverage spans multiple zones throughout the Granite City Works facility.
  
  

Qualifications to succeed

• High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.
• State or National Licensed basic EMT.
• Certified Firefighter I or equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated composure and effectiveness during high-stress emergencies.
• Ability to investigate incidents and capture facts in a professional report format.
  
  

Proficiencies

• High School / GED
  
  

Pay structure (biweekly)

• Level 1 - $2,281.87
• Level 2 - $2,498.35
• Level 3 - $2,747.18
  
  

This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on your skills and experience, the final offer may be lower or higher.