The Boring Company builds safe, fast-to-dig, low-cost transportation, utility and freight tunnels — solving traffic with Loop, powered by the Prufrock tunnel boring machine. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
We are hiring a Head of Emergency Response to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the Music City Loop Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT delivers rapid initial multi-hazard response (medical, technical rescue, evacuation support, fire/life safety, and incident command) inside the tunnels while maintaining full compliance with applicable OSHA and NFPA industrial fire brigade standards.
What they're looking for
- Own and maintain the ERT Charter, Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and all supporting SOPs, integrating with existing company procedures and systems
- 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)
- Manage program budget, records, audits, continuous improvement, and post-incident reviews
- Integrate ERT operations with the 24/7 Operations Control Center (OCC) for monitoring, dispatch, and system activation
More about this role
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, 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.
We are hiring a Head of Emergency Response to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the Music City Loop Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT delivers rapid initial multi-hazard response (medical, technical rescue, evacuation support, fire/life safety, and incident command) inside the tunnels while maintaining full compliance with applicable OSHA and NFPA industrial fire brigade standards. This role establishes a lean, highly effective, technology-enabled capability that fulfills the operator's exclusive initial emergency response authority under Tennessee law.
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...
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