Emergency Response Coordinator

Emergency Response Coordinator - United States - 188331 - Koch

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Emergency Response Coordinator

Location(s)

St. James, Louisiana

Company

Koch Methanol

Career Field

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Number

188331

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Koch Methanol is seeking a contribution-motivated Emergency Response Coordinator (ER Coordinator) to join our team in St. James, LA. The ER Coordinator works closely with our site Operations team - the emergency response team is comprised of full-time operators who are trained for fire response; and volunteers for Rescue and Medical teams.

Our Team

The Emergency Response Coordinator leads and continuously improves the site‑wide Emergency Response program at the St. James facility, ensuring readiness to safely respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material releases, severe weather, and other emergency events. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS leadership to embed emergency preparedness into daily operations, projects, and risk mitigation efforts, while protecting employees, the surrounding community, and company assets.

This role works a 9/80 (Monday-Thurs, every other Friday) schedule with night and weekend coverage based on demand.

What You Will Do

• Own and continuously improve the site Emergency Response Management System, including compliance, audits, and key performance metrics.
• Lead and develop the Emergency Response Team (ERT), ensuring readiness across fire, HAZMAT, rescue, and medical response through training and drills.
• Own Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness, including training, exercises, and emergency execution.
• Deliver and oversee industrial emergency response training, including fire tactics, HAZMAT, rescue operations, medical response, and equipment use.
• Ensure reliability, inspection, and readiness of fire protection systems, emergency response equipment, and alarm/notification systems.
• Integrate emergency preparedness into site operations, adverse weather planning, and capital projects through cross‑functional partnership.
• Leverage new technologies and innovative approaches to modernize emergency services within an industrial setting.
• Participate in emergency response callouts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required during emergency situations.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% for training as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push/carry up to 100 lbs
• Ability to grip up to 20 lbs
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights exceeding 100 ft
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
• Ability to be medically approved to participate in the HAZMAT & Fire Training programs

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous emergency response experience in a chemical manufacturing, refining, or comparable high‑hazard industrial environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of emergency response regulations and standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), as required by site or regulatory standards.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor of Science in fire protection engineering or emergency management
• At least 5 years of emergency response experience within the chemical or refining industry
• Experience leading safety/emergency training and drills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience participating in or supporting an Incident Command System (ICS) during emergency events
• Previous experience leading in mutual-aid or municipal response organizations, including supervisory or team leadership experience
• Certifications such as Licensed Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT or EMT-P), Fire Instructor (NFPA 1041), Live Fire Instructor (NFPA 1403), or similar

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Methanol produces and supplies the methanol that has become an essential part of our daily lives - and is a key ingredient in products like clothing, cosmetics, paints, plywood and adhesives - in addition to fueling ships, buses, trucks, fuel cells and cooking stoves. Our goal is to be the preferred supplier of methanol to our customers who depend on us for our reliability and quality of service.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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