Emergency Response Coordinator

Position Title: 

Emergency Response Coordinator

Pay Rate:

$84,800 - $124,400

PL12

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform:

Emergency Response Team Coordinator – 65%

• Provide leadership and oversight of the mill Emergency Response and Risk Management programs while adhering to company expectations and applicable legislation.
• Participate in outage and project planning for emergency response resourcing and support.
• Manage Emergency Response Team (ERT) rosters, skill development, and training, including training content, scheduling, and course delivery and training record retention.
• Manage the local Emergency Response Plan, including facilitating training, practice drills, capturing lessons learned and regular updates.
• Manage financial aspects of the Emergency Response Team including capital resource plan, retirement plans of assets, and annual budgeting.
• Inspect and maintain the inventory of ERT equipment and supplies.
• Manage emergency response related equipment inventory and assurance of inspection programs such as fire extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillators, and hose stations.
• Support and respond to site emergencies including but not limited to fires, technical rescue, hazmat and medical responses.
• Support ERT recruitment and actively promote ERT mill communications.
• Schedule inspections, testing and replacement of SCBA and fire equipment.
• Remain current with industry skills, education and practices involving Fire, Technical Rescue and Medical Response.
• Develop emergency response SOPs/SOGs, training of those expectations, and chair post-event de-briefings.
• Develop and/or support the development of rescue plans (confined space and working at height) and confined space ventilation plans.

Risk Management Liaison – 20%

• Liaise with the internal and external key stakeholders such as the insurance provider and local fire authorities.
• Assess risk related to emergency response and fire protection and develop contingency plans.

Safety Leader – 15%

• Participate in the EHS team weekend on call rotation, approximately every 8 weeks.
• Maintain visibility and actively engage with all levels of the organization around emergency response needs.
• Attend operational meetings regularly
• Lead fire investigations, share incident learnings, develop, and execute corrective action planning.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Strong knowledge of Fire Protection, Fire, Rescue, Medical and Hazmat response
• 5+ years’ experience as an Emergency Responder
• 5+ years’ experience in emergency program development
• Experience as an Emergency Response Team member in an industrial setting is an asset
• NFPA 1001 Level 1 and Level 2 certified
• NFPA 1006 certified is an asset
• Advanced First Aid training is an asset
• ICS 200 or ISC 300 is an asset
• Recognized as a strong safety leader
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new computer programs and systems
• Action Oriented, Drive for results, Time management, Problem solving, Trust and integrity, Dealing with ambiguity, Functional / technical skills, Facilitator

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Annual Incentive Plan, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and On-site Cafeteria.

How We Take Care of our Employees:

Our mill is one of the safest mills in the world, has a clean, warm work environment and has been in constant production for 50 years. We offer employees opportunities for training and advancement in multiple disciplines. We have a highly engaged workforce, who take great pride in their department and mill success. You will have the opportunity and be expected to participate in improvement teams and committees. You have a say in how the work gets done. We are a short 10-minute drive outside of the city, allowing our employees to be home with their families each night. IP strives to provide employees with a healthy experience.

The Career You Will Build:

A world-class industrial Emergency Response Team within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

This role performs duties within a safety sensitive environment and will be required to complete pre-employment testing.