Advisor, Emergency Response

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Emergency Response Framework, integrating fire suppression, medical response, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue.
• Establish emergency response standards, procedures, and performance requirements aligned with regulatory and client expectations.
• Lead the development and approval of task-specific rescue plans for high-risk work activities.
• Act as the technical authority for emergency response methods, equipment selection, and rescue system design.
• Lead routine and unannounced response drills, simulations, and performance assessments.
• Establish and lead a full-time Emergency Response Team (ERT) and design project-wide training programs.
• Coordinate with local emergency services, site security, and regulatory agencies to ensure seamless integration.
• Support leadership during incident response, investigations, and post-event learning reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency response, rescue operations, or high-risk industrial safety environments.
• Proven experience in oil & gas, heavy industrial construction, major infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in confined space rescue systems and high-angle/technical rope rescue.
• Expertise in fire response planning and industrial medical response/trauma management.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing formal rescue plans for complex work scopes.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on nuclear, petrochemical, LNG, or megaproject construction programs.
• Formal training or certification in Incident Command Systems (ICS) or emergency management.
• Experience building and leading dedicated industrial ERT programs.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off and voluntary wellness programs.

About the Company

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. We provide expertise across the nuclear market, from small modular reactors to environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities.