Site Fire Specialist

Michelin is hiring!

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This opportunity is in our American Synthetic Rubber Company (ASRC) chemical plan in Louisville, KY. A vibrant location, engaging employees and lots of growth opportunity await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and safety!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Site Fire Specialist to oversee, manage, and enhance fire safety systems and emergency response protocols in a high-paced, operational facility. This position aligns directly with Michelin’s core values by fostering a culture of safety, preparedness, and protection for employees and assets. The primary purpose of this role is to strengthen fire prevention strategies, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and lead initiatives that reduce risk and safeguard the site.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain and improve fire protection systems and emergency response protocols.
• Lead fire drills, safety training, and emergency preparedness activities for employees.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with local fire departments, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to facilitate inspections, audits, and incident investigations as needed.
• Participate in safety committees and cross-functional teams promote safety-first.
• Analyze data from incidents and near misses to drive continuous improvement in fire prevention strategies and emergency preparedness.
• Champion new technologies and innovative solutions that enhance fire prevention, detection, and suppression systems at the plant.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire service equipment.
• Respond to emergency events and support incident command operations.
• Collaborate with plant security and the onsite medical team during abnormal events, providing critical support to ensure a coordinated, timely, and effective response to emergencies and safeguarding the well-being of personnel and assets.
• Support and facilitate the authorization of safe work permits, ensuring that all high-risk activities are properly assessed and controlled before commencement.
• Role assigned to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum requirement: 400 documented hours of active firefighting experience in an industrial or municipal setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and process/product relationship knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to learn internal software systems.
• Familiarity with fire safety measures and controls, as well as knowledge of NFPA standards.
• Experience in emergency medical response and safety hazards assessment.
• Attention to detail, data accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of fire suppression techniques, including the use of hoses, extinguishers, and foam systems.
• Skilled in conducting thorough fire risk assessments and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in specialized rescue operations (e.g., confined space, high-angle).
• Proficient in operating and maintaining firefighting equipment.
• Ability to instruct or mentor others in fire safety, emergency response protocols, and firefighting standard processes.
• Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS) and multi-agency coordination.
• Capability to perform detailed post-incident analysis and reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Minimum education requirement: High school diploma/GED

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Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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