Rescue Technician

Your Job Koch Fertilizer Enid is the largest Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant within Koch, and one of the largest in all of North America. We are seeking a Rescue Technician to join our Health & Safety team in Enid, Oklahoma. This position is critical to the site’s vision of becoming the best fertilizer plant in North America. Success in this role offers the opportunity for career advancement within all of Koch. As a Rescue Technician, you will be responsible for the development and execution of safe, effective, and efficient rescue programs and plans as well as maintaining the response equipment of the Koch Fertilizer Enid facility. This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. What You Will Do Support and drive the health & safety culture. Provide compliance support of confined space activities. Assess potential hazards and develop rescue plans for permit-required confined space entries with those hazards in mind. Conduct general air quality monitoring. Perform ongoing general safety monitoring. Audit assigned compliance programs (confined space, breathing air equipment). Assist in locating and rescuing a patient in an emergency situation in preparation for EMS. Inspect and maintain rescue equipment. Perform drills and training required to satisfy regulatory requirements for rescue team operation. Execute monthly and annual inspections of site emergency response equipment, including fire extinguishers, SCBA equipment, fixed breathing air equipment, Level A suits, safety showers, and correct identified deficiencies. Maintain applicable emergency response equipment and records in an audit-ready state for site ER equipment. Coordinate ER drills with internal and external personnel (live, tabletop, full deployment). Serve as on-scene field support during ER activities. Assist with special projects as assigned. Occasionally travel for training and other plant support. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Knowledge of technical rescues, confined space requirements, or response equipment. Valid driver’s license. Physical Requirements Medical approval to participate in respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Ability to work at heights exceeding 150 ft. Willingness and ability to lift and carry up to 100+ pounds. Willingness and ability to work night shifts as needed. Willingness and ability to respond to callouts and work overtime, including holidays, as needed. Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Push and pull up to 70 lbs. Carry up to 80 lbs. Able to crawl on hands and knees. Able to climb ladders. Able to work and stand on uneven surfaces. Able to walk stairs. What Will Put You Ahead Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety & Health, Fire Science, or related safety field. 40‑hour Rescue Technician Certification. Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification. Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid with AED, or First Responder experience. Our Benefits Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr