Head of Emergency Response

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and operation of the Music City Loop Emergency Response Team (ERT)
• Own and maintain the ERT Charter, Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and all supporting SOPs
• Design and implement a competency-based training program meeting OSHA and NFPA standards
• Specify, procure, and manage the ERT vehicle fleet and all specialized equipment
• Build and lead a world-class Emergency Response Team
• Develop and execute a comprehensive drill and exercise program, from tabletop to full-scale
• Integrate ERT operations with the 24/7 Operations Control Center (OCC)
• Advise on tunnel system design and future expansions from an emergency response perspective

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience leading industrial, facility, or transit emergency response programs
• Deep working knowledge of OSHA 1910.156, NFPA 600/1081/130, and ICS/NIMS
• Bachelor's degree in safety, fire protection, emergency management, or a related field
• Proven ability to build programs from scratch, including policy, training, and procurement
• Ability to operate in tunnel/confined space environments and oversee hands-on response duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire Officer I or higher certification
• EMT-B or Paramedic certification
• Confined space rescue technician certification
• TFACA or Pro Board/IFSAC credentials
• Master's degree in a relevant field

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Competitive equity for all permanent employees

About the Company

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. We are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.