Head of Emergency Response

The Boring Company
Nashville
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8-12 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Training","Policy development"]

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the Music City Loop Emergency Response Team (ERT) for The Boring Company. Build a high‑impact program with policy development, training curricula aligned to OSHA/NFPA/TFACA standards, equipment procurement, and integrated drills. Lead a world‑class team, manage budgets, and coordinate with the Operations Control Center to ensure rapid, compliant emergency responses in tunnel environments.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
The Boring Company
The Boring Company
3 months ago

Head of Emergency Response

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 17 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the Music City Loop Emergency Response Team (ERT) for The Boring Company. Build a high‑impact program with policy development, training curricula aligned to OSHA/NFPA/TFACA standards, equipment procurement, and integrated drills. Lead a world‑class team, manage budgets, and coordinate with the Operations Control Center to ensure rapid, compliant emergency responses in tunnel environments.
Location: Nashville
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and maintain the ERT Charter, Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and all supporting SOPs, integrating with existing company procedures and systems.
  • •Design and implement a competency-based training program that meets OSHA 1910.156, NFPA 1081, and TFACA requirements for fire/life safety functions, plus specialized modules for tunnel operations, EV hazards, ventilation control, confined space, and technical rescue.
  • •Specify, procure, and manage the ERT vehicle fleet and all equipment; oversee pre-positioning, inspection, and maintenance programs.
  • •Build and lead a world-class Emergency Response Team.
  • •Develop and execute a comprehensive drill and exercise program (tabletop through full-scale, including joint exercises).

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeavePaid HolidaysEquity

Key Requirements

  • •8–12+ years of progressive experience leading industrial, facility, or transit emergency response programs (tunnel, underground infrastructure, or high-hazard industrial environments strongly preferred).
  • •Deep working knowledge of OSHA 1910.156, NFPA 600/1081/130, ICS/NIMS, and emergency vehicle/equipment programs.
  • •Certifications preferred: Fire Officer I or higher, EMT-B or Paramedic (or ability to obtain), confined space rescue technician, or equivalent. TFACA or Pro Board/IFSAC credentials are a plus.
  • •Proven ability to build programs from scratch — policy development, training curricula, equipment procurement, team formation, and regulatory engagement.
  • •Bachelor's degree in safety, fire protection, emergency management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience:8-12 yearsEmergency managementTunnelIndustrial safetyTransit
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementTrainingPolicy development
Certifications:Fire Officer IEMT-BParamedicConfined space rescue technician
Languages:English
Tech Stack:OSHA 1910.156NFPA 1081ICS/NIMSTFACAPro Board/IFSAC

Company Brief

The Boring Company
Builds underground tunneling infrastructure and related transportation systems to reduce urban congestion, offering technologies and services for tunnel boring, transportation pods, and infrastructure deployment.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2016
WebsiteLinkedIn