Site Security & Emergency Response Specialist

About Orica

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

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About the role - Site Security & Emergency Response Specialist

We’re excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Site Security & Emergency Response Specialist to join our SHES (Safety, Health, Environment, and Security) team at our Winnemucca, Nevada site. This role sits within Orica’s Specialty Mining Chemicals division, supporting critical safety, security, and emergency response operations at the site.

The SHES Site Security & Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining site security and emergency response programs to protect people, products, and operations.

This role plays a critical role in ensuring the security of the site during both routine operations and emergency situations; while supporting compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements related to physical security, emergency response capabilities at the Winnemucca site and Orica’s SHES standards and aligns all behaviors with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy.

What you will be doing

General

• Promote and enforce adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHES) standards across all site personnel
• Foster a proactive, self-directed safety culture while partnering with leadership on regulatory and compliance requirements
• Monitor and interpret applicable legislation and ensure site practices remain compliant
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop practical, forward-looking solutions to address gaps or evolving requirements

 Safety & Environment

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date register for all decontaminated process equipment leaving the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Oversee and maintain site security systems, ensuring all infrastructure is inspected, functional, and compliant with applicable regulations and internal requirements

Security

• Lead and manage the Site Security Team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and oversight of the Personnel Access Management System
• Maintain and regularly update a register of authorized vehicles and equipment, ensuring all pre-qualification requirements and insurance documentation are current and compliant
• Develop, implement, and maintain clear procedures and guidance to ensure compliance with site security systems, regulatory requirements, and the Site Security Plan
• Oversee and monitor security-related investigations, providing timely updates and recommendations to site leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact with local, state, and federal agencies on security matters, ensuring strong partnerships and regulatory alignment
• Maintain required security training programs and ensure ongoing compliance for all relevant personnel
• Represent Orica as an active member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), supporting community emergency preparedness efforts

Contractor Management

• Ensure contractor management processes align with corporate requirements and comply with applicable WHS standards
• Review and verify contractor personnel pre-qualification requirements, including onboarding, site inductions, and training records
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractor management, ensuring clear communication, guidance, and compliance across all contractor activities
• Contractor compliance audits are executed as scheduled, with findings documented and addressed

 Emergency Response

• Ensure the Emergency Response System, including all associated infrastructure and equipment, is fully implemented, effective, and continuously improved
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with local emergency services, public safety organizations, and law enforcement agencies
• Plan, coordinate, and lead emergency response training, drills, and exercises to ensure team readiness for a range of scenarios
• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements related to emergency preparedness, providing timely updates and recommendations to site leadership

Metrics

• Emergency response exercises are conducted in accordance with established schedules and regulatory requirements
• Training is completed on time and tracked to ensure team readiness
• Equipment is inspected, maintained, and fully operational per defined schedules

What you will bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a focus on security, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and incident management
• Strong working knowledge of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations
• Solid understanding of security systems and emergency response programs, including familiarity with maritime regulatory requirements preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to strong ethical standards and professional conduct
• Proven ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and support a positive safety culture

Preferred qualifications

• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications (100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800)
• 24-Hour Rescue Technician Certification
• 40-Hour Advanced HAZMAT Operations Certification
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) training and certification 

Physical requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, and other environmental changes
• Capability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks as required
• Must be able to safely wear and operate in respirators and other emergency response personal protective equipment (PPE)

Role dimensions

• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to support operational and emergency response needs as they arise
• This position is based on-site in Winnemucca, NV and reports to the Safety, Health, Environment & Security Manager
• Requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams across the site, fostering a cooperative and safety-focused work environment

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Vision – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
• Company provided Bonding Leave 
• Accrued Paid Time Off  
• Paid Sick & Safe Time 
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are a Drug-free workplace.