Battalion Chief

About us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we are looking for diverse talent to pursue commercial opportunities, motivated by outstanding insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

Job Description:

The Shift Battalion Chief serves as the tactical response leader for approximately 30 emergency responders on one of four rotating emergency response teams. This role acts as the initial on-scene commander for all emergency incidents occurring during the assigned shift, advising refinery emergency response teams in critical situations such as fires, hazardous material releases, spills, and personnel rescues. The Shift Battalion Chief collaborates closely with the designated refinery shift supervisor, who serves as the initial incident commander. The role requires timely, detailed decision-making in high-stakes emergency scenarios. Additionally, the position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including training, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance, with potential for extensive physical demands during training exercises and active emergency responses.

Essential Functions/ Key Accountabilities:

• Serves as the tactical response leader for the assigned shift’s emergency response team.
• Acts as the on-scene commander for all emergencies occurring during the shift.
• Understands and operates specialized fire protection systems, with supervisory responsibilities for related work under the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Collaborates closely with the Shift Supervisor to ensure minimum staffing levels for firefighting, rescue, and medical teams.
• Develops, reviews, and updates emergency response standard operating procedures, pre-plans, policies, and guidelines.
• Leads investigations to identify sources of odor complaints and drives corrective actions.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs training exercises and drills for emergency response teams.
• Ensures all emergency response equipment is ready and operational.
• Audits and assesses fire protection capabilities of buildings and refinery process units.
• Leads and evaluates area evacuation and emergency response drills, including both live and tabletop exercises.
• Upholds all responsibilities outlined within the site’s Operating Management System.

Education:

Required

• Advanced Exterior Firefighter training or equivalent.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Worker Certificate.
• Washington State EMT License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Fire Instructor 1 Certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Incident Safety Officer certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• FEMA IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• FEMA IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• FEMA IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), Introduction certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• FEMA IS-800 A National Response Plan (NRP) or ability to acquire within 1 year.

Preferred:

• Corporate Leadership Program Certificate or equivalent.
• Washington State EMS Evaluator Certificate.
• FEMA IS-300 ICS Incident Commander Certificate.
• Level 1, 2, and 3 Technical Rescue Technician Certificate.

Experience:
Required

• Validated experience of refinery/petrochemical experience or equivalent experience
• Validated experience of industrial firefighting experience
• Emergency response leadership experience as a Battalion Chief backfill or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of ICS/Incident Command Structure.

Preferred

• Understanding of OSHA regulations concerning HazMat Operations, respiratory protection, and Confined Space Entry
• Oil spill protection, containment, and clean-up strategies
• Advanced knowledge of ICS/Incident Command Structure.
• IMT/Incident Management Team experience.

Skills/Competencies:

Required

• Strong Leader
• Clear & Effective Communicator
• Deep Safety Culture
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Understanding of Risk Management Practices
• Thorough organization
• Partnering and Team Working
• Progressive demeanour
• Thrive under pressure.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
• Microsoft Office Skills

Preferred

• Proficient and confident in leading field and classroom emergency response related trainings.
• Detailed knowledge in the application of applicable regulatory standards such as OSHA/WISHA/NFPA.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work in multiple applications to include Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, OneMap, Meridiam, Action Tracking systems, Maximo, CTM, etc.

Physical Demands

• Ability to pass a Firefighter physical examination conducted by Cherry Point Medical Department.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling as needed.
• Climbing of steps and ladders.
• Lifting heavy loads (hoses & devices etc.).
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays

How much do we pay (Base)? ( 86,000.00 & 160,000.00)

• Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits may include a pension for eligible employees. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.

As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.

This role is a safety sensitive position. Post-offer candidates must submit to and pass pre-employment drug testing, which screens for prohibited substances, including marijuana and Cannabinoids (CBD). Visit https://exploreyourbenefits.com/ for more information about the bp US Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy.

Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.