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James Ochoa

James Ochoa

Coker Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fire Chief at BP Cherry Point Refinery

  • Education

    • Bellingham Technical College

      1999 - 2000
      Electrician

      Electrician

    • Columbia Southern University

      2017 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Fire Administration 4.0

    • Bellingham Technical College

      1999 - 2000
      Electrician

  • Experience

    • BP Cherry Point Refinery

      Sept 2005 - May 2013
      Coker Operator

      Monitored, maintained and operated processes in the Coker, Sulfur Plant and Flare Gas Recovery Units both from the field and control board. Duties included Unit shutdown, clean up, isolation, and start up, as well as daily troubleshooting of rotating, electrical, instrumental, and process issues. Prepared equipment for maintenance/service, permitted, directed, and assisted Maintenance Shops and contractors in performing activities. Represented operations and advised during HAZOPs, PHAs, JSAs, and ASAPs. Show less

    • Bp

      May 2013 - Jun 2021
      Emergency Response Specialist

      Support the training and exercising of the emergency response teams. Direct the maintenance and annual testing of refinery fixed systems and alarms. Interface and coordinate activities and drills with local fire agencies. Maintain the Cherry Point Refinery Emergency Preparedness Plan. Fire apparatus and inventory compliance gatekeeper. Building fire prevention inspections performed annually in accordance with International Fire Code and local administrative codes. EMS Agency Supervisor overseeing all emergency team medical training. Show less

    • BP Cherry Point

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2021
      Battalion Chief

    • BP CHERRY POINT REFINERY

      Jun 2021 - now
      Fire Chief

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Whatcom County Recruit Academy 174 Hour Certificate

      Whatcom County Fire Recruit Academy
      May 2005

    • Washington State EMT

      Washington State Department of Health
      Dec 2013

    • EMT

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technichians
      Dec 2013

    • 8 Hour Search and Rescue Certificate

      Washington State Patrol
      May 2005

    • Instructor 1

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
      May 2013

    • Hazmat Technician

      Skagit Valley College
      Jan 2009

    • Industrial Fire Fighting 40 Hr. Certificate

      BP
      Apr 2006

    • Safety Program Operations Instructor

      FEMA
      Feb 2020

    • Fire Inspector 1

      International Code Council
      Nov 2014

    • ICS 300

      BP
      Sept 2015

    • Fire Fighter 1

      Washington State Patrol
      Apr 2005

    • ICS 310 Incident Commander

      Emergency Management Services International, Inc.
      Sept 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Firefighter

      Issued by Whatcom County Fire Districts 4 and 7 on May 2005
      Whatcom County Fire Districts 4 and 7Associated with James Ochoa