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Conducts audits and surveys to identify risks and evaluate controls. Enforces site requirements for property security, access, traffic, parking, and employee conduct. This role requires shift work, including weekends and public holidays.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nOperations\nOversee shift operations to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in compliance with site procedures.\nConduct thorough shift turnovers to brief incoming teams on ongoing issues and special instructions.\nMaintain operating logs and records to document equipment and system performance.\nEnsure good housekeeping in all areas of responsibility.\nEmergency Response\nServe as the on-shift point of contact for safety, emergency, and security incidents.\nConduct initial assessments and investigations for smoke, odor, chemical/biological spills, fire/smoke conditions, alarm notifications, and other abnormal situations; initiate appropriate response actions.\nRespond to emergency calls involving hazardous materials and assess the situation upon arrival.\nPerform fire suppression duties in industrial environments, using specialized equipment and techniques as required.\nContain, clean up, and facilitate disposal of hazardous materials according to regulations and standard operating procedures.\nOperate specialized equipment, such as protective suits, respirators, and testing instruments.\nAct as Incident Commander for plant emergencies, maintain compliance with OSHA and NFPA requirements.\nCoordinate with outside agencies responding to site emergencies; support site medical emergency response when required.\nPerform elevator and confined space rescue as required.\nFire Protection & Equipment\nPerform routine fire inspections, fire system shutdowns, and fire panel resets.\nInspect buildings for fire hazards and confirm the presence of proper fire protection and emergency equipment.\nConduct scheduled inspections and testing of fire pumps, fire extinguishers, hoses, and related equipment; record and report test results.\nPerform maintenance on firefighting and fire protection equipment (e.g., rotating and inspecting extinguishers); report and correct minor defects.\nEnsure fire trucks, powered equipment, and firefighter gear are tested and maintained per departmental guidelines.\nSupport fire protection tests and exercises (e.g., use of fire water, equipment displays, ventilation, washdowns).\nSecurity\nAct as a security contact and guide; respond to and assist with potential security incidents on site.\nOperate and maintain plant security systems and programs.\nTroubleshoot site badging and access systems and respond appropriately to alarm conditions.\nCoordinate security response and collaborate with security personnel and external responders.\nTraining & Team Development\nDirect, conduct, and coordinate training for department personnel, Emergency Response Team members, volunteers, and employees.\nDeliver specialized training per the master training schedule or as instructed (e.g., fire extinguisher use, emergency procedures).\nParticipate in drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in response procedures.\nPursue ongoing education to stay current on regulations, safety procedures, and equipment.\nReporting & Collaboration\nNotify pertinent personnel promptly during incidents and take immediate action to protect personnel, facilities, records, and materials.\nConsult with and advise departments to provide engineering input and ensure projects and plans conform with environmental and regulatory requirements.\nQualifications\nRequired Education & Certifications\nHigh School Diploma or GED.\nFirefighter I, II, or III certification.\nEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.\nCurrent CPR and First Aid certification.\nRequired Experience & Skills\nMinimum 7 years’ experience as a professional or volunteer firefighter, preferably in an officer role.\nPhysically capable of performing all job tasks.\nConfined Space Rescue training.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and web-based programs.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across multiple assignments with contract and site personnel at all management levels.\nAbility to operate effectively under high-stress conditions and work indoors and outdoors in varied weather.\nPreferred Experience & Certifications\nHazmat Technician certification.\nNFPA 25 certification (Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems).\nOSHA General Industry and/or Construction training.\nHigh Angle Rescue and advanced Confined Space Rescue training.\nExperience with industrial utility systems (air, steam, high voltage).\nVA Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) or equivalent.\nCommercial Driver’s License (CDL).\nCertified Protection Officer (IFPO), Certified Protection Professional (ASIS), Certified Security Supervisor (IFPO)\nNational Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 300, and 700\nExperience in Work Place Violence/ Active Assaillant Response\nExperience interacting with local, state, and federal agencies\nExperience managing contracted professionals and vendors\nCrisis management experience, including Incident Command or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) leadership\nCompliance & Special Requirements\nAble to work under cGMP guidelines.\nAvailability to provide off-shift mitigation and support during chemical cleanups.\nAbility to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends; overtime as required.\nVETJOBS\nRequired Skills:\nChemical Cleaning, Crisis Management, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Response, Field Force Management, Fire Engines, Fire Extinguishing, Firefighting, Fire Inspections, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Suppression Systems, First Aid, NFPA Codes, Security Access Control Systems, Security OperationsPreferred Skills:\nEmergency Medical Response, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response Operations, Fire Protection, Medical Emergencies, National Incident Management System (NIMS)Current Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Asa federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nThe primary location for this posting is:\nUSA - Virginia - ElktonWhere required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.\nThe salary range for the primary location of this role is:\n$59,100.00 - $93,000.00This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.\nAdditional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.\nAdditional location(s) Compensation Information:\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nDomesticVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\n10%Flexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\n1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - NightValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nHazardous Material(s) (Add n/a if this does not apply to the role) Chemical Cleanup spillsJob Posting End Date:\n11/12/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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