Fire Protection Associate (Nights), Ford Energy

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.

In this position...

As the Fire Protection Associate at Ford Energy in Glendale, KY, you will serve as the first-line command authority on shift, acting as the dedicated, non-working, on-scene Incident Commander during emergencies.

Schedule: 2/2/3 Night Shift (12-Hour Shifts)

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

What you'll do...

Incident Command

• Establish and command the Incident Command Post (ICP) during all emergency incidents, managing tactical deployment and scene safety as the on-scene Incident Commander.
• Direct emergency response operations including thermal suppression, hazardous materials releases, confined space rescue, high angle rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for scene safety, resource deployment, and incident resolution until relieved or the incident is closed.

Shift Operations Management

• Manage daily shift operations, including personnel assignments, daily equipment and apparatus checks, and shift-level training delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a shift team, ensuring readiness at all times.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations, open incidents, and equipment status between shifts.
• Coordinate shift staffing, scheduling adjustments, and coverage to maintain response readiness.
• Serve as a working supervisor during routine shift operations, balancing hands-on Emergency Response Team duties with personnel supervision and readiness.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety compliance on shift, serving as the first line of risk management for the Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure shift-level compliance with permits, entry procedures, and hazard identification for confined space and high-risk work.
• Conduct initial incident investigations and draft reports for review by the Senior Supervisor.
• Partner with Senior Supervisor and Safety leadership to maintain consistent corporate expectations and standards across all shifts.

Training & Readiness

• Deliver and oversee shift-level training, drills, and simulations to prepare the team for industrial thermal, hazmat, rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Verify completion of periodic inspections, audits, and inventory of life safety equipment, apparatus, and PPE.
• Support the development and certification progression of Emergency Response Technicians on shift.
• Maintain at least 100 hours of training per year.

What you'll do...

Incident Command

• Establish and command the Incident Command Post (ICP) during all emergency incidents, managing tactical deployment and scene safety as the on-scene Incident Commander.
• Direct emergency response operations including thermal suppression, hazardous materials releases, confined space rescue, high angle rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for scene safety, resource deployment, and incident resolution until relieved or the incident is closed.

Shift Operations Management

• Manage daily shift operations, including personnel assignments, daily equipment and apparatus checks, and shift-level training delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a shift team, ensuring readiness at all times.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations, open incidents, and equipment status between shifts.
• Coordinate shift staffing, scheduling adjustments, and coverage to maintain response readiness.
• Serve as a working supervisor during routine shift operations, balancing hands-on Emergency Response Team duties with personnel supervision and readiness.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety compliance on shift, serving as the first line of risk management for the Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure shift-level compliance with permits, entry procedures, and hazard identification for confined space and high-risk work.
• Conduct initial incident investigations and draft reports for review by the Senior Supervisor.
• Partner with Senior Supervisor and Safety leadership to maintain consistent corporate expectations and standards across all shifts.

Training & Readiness

• Deliver and oversee shift-level training, drills, and simulations to prepare the team for industrial thermal, hazmat, rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Verify completion of periodic inspections, audits, and inventory of life safety equipment, apparatus, and PPE.
• Support the development and certification progression of Emergency Response Technicians on shift.
• Maintain at least 100 hours of training per year.