What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Commander position at CITGO?
Citgo Petroleum Corporation
Job Summary
The Shift Commander, under the direct supervision of the EP&R Manager, coordinates the daily activities of the fire department and the contract emergency response organization. The Shift Commander assures his/her shift is ready to respond to refinery emergencies protecting assets, employees, and local communities at all times. The Shift Commander is responsible for conducting training and drills encompassing all disciplines of the emergency response team & refinery fire brigade in accordance with NFPA, OSFM, OSHA, USCG, and USEPA requirements. This position also supports the refinery safety & security effort by providing basic safety services. This position is located on-site at the CITGO Refinery in Lemont, Illinois.
Expected salary range $118,000 - $133,000
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Application deadline is April 29, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and to check eligibility requirements, please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
Job Duties
Job Summary
The Shift Commander, under the direct supervision of the EP&R Manager, coordinates the daily activities of the fire department and the contract emergency response organization. The Shift Commander assures his/her shift is ready to respond to refinery emergencies protecting assets, employees, and local communities at all times. The Shift Commander is responsible for conducting training and drills encompassing all disciplines of the emergency response team & refinery fire brigade in accordance with NFPA, OSFM, OSHA, USCG, and USEPA requirements. This position also supports the refinery safety & security effort by providing basic safety services. This position is located on-site at the CITGO Refinery in Lemont, Illinois.
Expected salary range $118,000 - $133,000
Click Here For CITGO Benefits Package
Application deadline is April 29, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma and minimum of 10 years of progressive emergency response experience – industrial & municipal combined
- Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certified as:
- OSFM Advanced Technician Firefighter
- OSFM Haz-Mat Operations
- OSFM Instructor I
- Illinois Dept of Public Health Certified as EMT-B or higher.
- Valid Driver’s License – Class B Non CDL
- Broad working knowledge of industrial emergency response and EMS.
- Previous fire officer experience- Industrial/Municipal
- Must obtain the following certifications within one year of date of hire.
- NIMS 100/200/300//700/800
- Fall Protection Competent Person
- Lemont Refinery Qualified Permit Writer
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor
- Must obtain the following certifications within year two of hire.
- NIMS 400
- Excavation Competent person
- OSFM Hazmat Technician
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility
To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and to check eligibility requirements, please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
Job Duties
- Directs assigned emergency response shift. Provides leadership as Field Incident Commander during all emergency responses until relieved by higher-ranking officer if required. Develops tactical strategies and assures proper equipment and manpower is deployed to contain and control all emergencies. Works with local municipal and mutual aid agencies to develop a unified command structure during large scale events and emergencies.
- Provides and/or participates in all levels of training and drills in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, USCG and USEPA regulations to assure readiness of refinery emergency responders that protect employees, company assets, and local communities. Provides assistance with developing drills and exercises in areas of fire, EMS, hazmat, rescue and oil spill.
- Supervises basic safety services to assure quality of confined spaces, hot work and supplied air work within the refinery. Prioritizes staffing and equipment to ensure all permitting is performed in a timely manner. Supports Refinery Shutdowns/Turnarounds as directed by the EP&R Manager. Directs the daily delivery activities of air trailers to/from jobsites.
- Assures readiness of all emergency response equipment for the refinery, including mobile and fixed. Communicates and reports all issues and assists in scheduling and repairing of equipment. Maintains inspections records and preventative maintenance programs to ensure that emergency response equipment is in a constant state of readiness at all times. Ensures protection and suppression systems throughout the refinery and associated buildings are operating and compliant with state and local ordinances.
- Works as a member of the field incident team in conducting initial assessment of incidents or near misses that are initiated through established reporting systems. Initial assessment may include taking photographs, acquiring work permits, witness statements, and other documentation to support the formal investigation. Conducts field audits of refinery emergency equipment and reports findings to ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Performs other duties and Refinery projects as assigned by the EP&R Manager or HSSE Manager
Salary : $118,000 - $133,000
