# Head of Emergency Response at The Boring Company

- Company: The Boring Company
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.boringcompany.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Nashville, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-22
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/the-boring-company/am9icG9zdDr3Nfn_a4N5xljKIaltuw5h
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-boring-company-head-of-emergency-response/

## 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