James Nothern
About James Nothern
James Nothern is the Maintenance and Construction Safety Coordinator at Chevron, with extensive experience in fire safety and emergency response.
Current Title and Role at Chevron
James Nothern is currently employed at Chevron as a Maintenance and Construction Safety Coordinator. In this role, he focuses on ensuring safety protocols are followed during maintenance and construction activities. His responsibilities include overseeing safety measures, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
Previous Roles at Chevron
James Nothern has an extensive history with Chevron, having held multiple positions over the years. From 2008 to 2012, he served as a Fire Inspector / Shift Captain, and from 2005 to 2008, he worked as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician. Before these roles, he was a Refinery Operator from 2000 to 2005. In each of these positions, James contributed significantly to operational safety and emergency response readiness.
Early Career at True Value Company
Before joining Chevron, James Nothern worked at True Value Company. He served as a Retail Supervisor / Product Specialist from 1982 to 2000, a span of 18 years. During this period, he developed skills in retail management, customer service, and product expertise.
Education and Certifications
James Nothern completed his Associate's Degree in Fire and Emergency Technology at El Camino College. He is certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Firefighter-I, and Firefighter-II by the California State Fire Marshal. He also holds certifications including Fire Pump Test L-License, Fire Investigation, and being an A.H.A. BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Instructor. Additionally, he is Pro Board Certified as an NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade Leader, has completed 40-Hour Radiation Safety Training, and is a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
Specialized Expertise
James Nothern specializes in incident investigation using TapRooT Analysis. He serves as a Learning Team Facilitator and Human Performance Practitioner. This specialized expertise supports his role in enhancing safety procedures and improving team performance within Chevron's operations.