Emergency Response Specialist

About the role

The Emergency Response Specialist provides emergency response support for all aspects of the various Phillips 66 company business units. This is a rotational position; the ideal candidate must be willing to relocate to a Midstream or Refining position, which are located at various locations across the United States. The role is based out of Houston, TX and includes overseeing the Preparedness for Exercise Program (PREP), providing training, acting as the regulatory agency interface, and collaborating with other emergency response staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Business Unit annual Tier 1 Emergency Response, RMP Exercises, and other emergency response programs for Midstream, Lubricants, and Refining assets, including scheduling, training, exercise tracking, facilitation, and documentation.
• Participate in and/or lead agency or industry exercises; lead exercise design teams and facilitate multiple Incident Management Team (IMT) exercises annually.
• Support other Crisis Management personnel as requested, including planning and supporting Tier I/II exercise facilitation, updating Integrated Contingency Plans (ICPs), OSRO inspections, and serving as an instructor for corporate training.
• Ensure Crisis Management equipment and facilities are maintained in a state of readiness.
• Serve in a leadership role during actual response incidents and potentially act as Crisis Advisor to Agency Executives, IMT staff, or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff.
• Coordinate contract personnel supporting emergency response activities.
• Assist the Director, Crisis Management and the ER Manager with implementation of Crisis Management Notification, Support Team Plan, CHEMTREC notifications, and other key processes.
• Act as On‑Call Duty Officer on a rotating basis for Midstream and CHEMTREC emergency calls, following defined notification and briefing processes.
• Support Business Unit or Companywide initiatives, such as implementing new exercise programs, software, or assessment processes.
• Stay current on developments in the CMER arena, identify best systems and work processes, share lessons learned, new technology, and regulatory changes.
• Utilize Crisis Management tools, including mass notification systems, emergency weather notifications, and the web‑based Facility Response Plan Tool.
• Provide advisory expertise on regulations including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, USCG 33 CFR 154, EPA 40 CFR 68, 40 CFR 112, 40 CFR 300, DOT PHMSA 49 CFR 192, 49 CFR 194, and 49 CFR 195.
• Support the Phillips 66 Corporate ER Training program as directed by the Director, Crisis Management.

Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to relocate to a Midstream or Refining position.
• 5 + years of experience planning large‑scale PREP drills and exercises, coordinating an industrial emergency response program, or experience in downstream oil and gas.
• Proficient in Office 365.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb up to 200 feet, and wear required personal protective equipment (fire‑retardant clothing, steel‑toe shoes, ear & eye protection).
• Clean‑shaven face to ensure proper respirator/face mask seal.
• Ability to work outside in harsh weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50 % of the time.
• Availability to work nights, take after‑hours phone calls, and travel for unplanned events on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) (information at tsa.gov/for-industry/twic).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 10 + years of experience in an emergency response program.
• Master Exercise Planning certification or equivalent experience.
• ICS and HAZWOPER instructor experience.
• ICS Section‑specific training certificates with applied experience in actual events.
• 1 + year of downstream oil & gas experience (including refining, pipelines, and terminals).
• Broad understanding of the HSE function.
• Membership in a municipal or industrial emergency response team.
• Well‑developed network inside and outside of Phillips 66.
• Current membership or experience on NFPA, API, or AFPM committees.
• Ability to influence others and encourage teams to achieve results.
• Effective planning and organizational skills for handling multiple issues simultaneously and solving complex problems.
• Ability to engender trust with regulators and internal customers.
• Change‑and‑improvement orientation.
• High commitment to work processes, procedures, and systems.

Compensation

This position has a base salary range of $125,100 – $152,900. Salary within this range will be determined by the candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements, and is designed to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus.
• 8 % 401(k) company match.
• Cash Balance Account pension.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP.
• Comprehensive well‑being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well‑being reimbursement, and backup family care services.