Andy James
About Andy James
Andy James is an Emergency Response Specialist with extensive training and experience in emergency planning and management. He has worked at Tronox since 2012, where he is responsible for the site's emergency response plans and training programs.
Work at Tronox
Andy James has served as an Emergency Response Specialist at Tronox since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the training and operational readiness of the site's emergency response teams. He develops and maintains an emergency response drill and exercise program at the Stallingborough site, which is classified as a top tier COMAH site. His work includes ensuring compliance with COMAH and other relevant regulations, and he acts as a liaison with Local Authority Command structures and Offsite Emergency Services personnel.
Education and Expertise
Andy James has an extensive educational background in emergency response and management. He studied at Grimsby Institute, where he completed various courses including NEBOSH from 2002 to 2015. He also achieved qualifications in Assessment, Coaching, and Verification from NVQ between 1998 and 2001. Additionally, he studied at the Emergency Planning College, focusing on COMAH and Contingency Planning from 2010 to 2014. His academic credentials include a degree in Business Management and Environmental Protection from The University of Hull, completed from 2007 to 2011.
Background
Before joining Tronox, Andy James worked at the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education as a Distance Learning Tutor and Invigilator from 2002 to 2012. His educational journey began at Western Comprehensive, where he achieved O Levels from 1974 to 1978, followed by A Levels at Grimsby College from 1978 to 1980. He also studied Fire & Rescue at the Fire Service College from 1985 to 2010, gaining various fire service-related qualifications.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andy James has been instrumental in the continuous improvement of emergency response plans at his current site. He is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency response drill and exercise program. His role also involves ensuring compliance with regulations such as COMAH, which is critical for safety and operational efficiency in emergency situations.