Brent Glidden
SPRINGFIELD
Summary
Emergency Response Coordinator with extensive experience in emergency response planning and incident management at Shell Chemicals. Demonstrated success in developing training programs and improving regulatory compliance. Certified Industrial Emergency Response Specialist with a strong ability to lead teams in operational readiness and enhance emergency preparedness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Coordinator
Shell Chemicals
Geismar
01.2018 - Current
Assured effective emergency response capability for all operational emergencies at Geismar Chemical Plant.
Managed emergency response budget and provided resource guidance to senior management.
Supervised regular testing of emergency response equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
Identified training needs and assured appropriate training for all emergency response personnel.
Developed emergency response strategies and conducted drills to test preparedness levels.
Evaluated drill performance, implementing corrective actions based on findings.
Reported on health of Emergency Management Process to senior management, ensuring continuous improvement.
Assessed site impact of new projects, developing mitigation strategies to address potential concerns.
Emergency Response Specialist
Shell Chemicals
Geismar
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Implemented robust Emergency Response Plans and Procedures to safeguard site operations.
Ensured effective management of site Emergency Notification processes.
Worked closely with Process Safety Group to uphold standards for Assembly Points and Safe Zone Shelters.
Led planning efforts for Emergency Response initiatives involving various stakeholders.
Developed an extensive training matrix for Incident Management roles, ensuring readiness among team members.
Monitored compliance with documentation retention policies as per local regulations and company guidelines.
Coordinated annual testing of emergency response equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
Supported the execution of drills as backfill for the Emergency Response Coordinator.
H&S Coordinator - Emergency Response
Shell Oil
Norco
11.2008 - 02.2014
- Coordinated all Emergency Response training for Emergency Response Teams at Norco site.
Managed maintenance schedules for apparatus and equipment within Emergency Services Department.
Served as Captain of Shell/Motiva Corporate Response Action Team for land transportation response at Norco site.
Participated as Board member for Shell/Motiva Corporate Fire School to enhance training initiatives.
H&S Inspector
Shell Oil
Norco
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Served as area Safety Representative for Refining East department.
Led safety initiatives during turnarounds for Hydro Cracking Unit and CR-2/NHT unit in 2007 and 2008.
Process Operator
Shell Oil
Norco
04.1997 - 05.2007
- Work as a operator in the Crude, Vacuum & Sulfur units.
- Work as a Breaker Core Team Leader.
- Work as a Temporary Safety Inspector with duties as a Safety representative for area zone, projects and turnarounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside Academy
Reserve, LA05-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Process Technology
River Parish Community College
Reserve, LASkills
- Emergency response planning
- Risk assessment
- Incident management
- Regulatory compliance
- Training development
- Equipment maintenance
Affiliations
- Held the position of School board member for Riverside Academy for 12 years.
- Held the position of Fire Chief for the LaPlace Volunteer Fire Department for 5 years with 14 years of service.
* Developed annual operating budget for the maintenance of five (5) fire stations, and ten (10) fire apparatus.
* Responsible for ensuring fire fighters maintained NFPA compliance training.
* Manage a group of eleven (11) 24/7 paid firefighters in the LaPlace area.
* Instructor for various Interior Structural fire suppression and technical rescue classes.
* Developed written plan and was awarded two (2) FEMA Fire Act grants for the LaPlace Volunteer Fire Department.
Additional Information:
- I have 4 years of active duty in the United States Navy and 2 years of active duty in the United States Naval Reserves, in which I obtained the rank of E-5. I was a Combat Rescue Swimmer attached to a Special Operations Boat Unit.
Certification
I have obtained several certifications and attended numerous fire/rescue and safety training classes, some of which include:
- Certified Industrial Emergency Response Specialist (IERS)
- NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials: Incident Commander (ProBoard)
- NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials: Technician (ProBoard certified)
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700 & 800
-NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade: Leadership (ProBoard Certified)
-NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade: Interior (ProBoard certified)
-NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade: Exterior (ProBoard certified)
- Advanced Bulk Storage Response (TEEX)
- Williams Fire & Hazard Control Advanced Foam School.
- High Angle/Confined Space Rescue Technician & Instructor
- Fire Service Instructor II (IFSAC certified)
- Fire Service Instructor I (IFSAC certified)
- Fire Officer I
- Certified Piperack Worker
- Excavation Competent Person Certified
- Fall Protection Competent Person Certified
- Firefighter I (IFSAC certified) - Interior Structural Fire Fighting
- Firefighter II (IFSAC certified) - Interior Structural Fire Fighting
- HazMat awareness level (IFSAC certified)
- Hazmat operations level (IFSAC certified)
- Emergency Medical 1st Responder
- Rescue Diver
- LPG Incident Specialist
- Trench Rescue Specialist
- Several Incident Command Classes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Response Coordinator
Shell Chemicals
01.2018 - Current
Emergency Response Specialist
Shell Chemicals
02.2014 - 01.2018
H&S Coordinator - Emergency Response
Shell Oil
11.2008 - 02.2014
H&S Inspector
Shell Oil
05.2007 - 10.2008
Process Operator
Shell Oil
04.1997 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Riverside Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Process Technology
River Parish Community College
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