Emergency Response Medic - Data Center

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit seeks an Emergency Response Medic for the Abilene, TX project to join the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The role requires hands‑on medical care, rapid response to incidents and support for site emergency preparedness across a large construction program.

The candidate should have 5+ years in professional emergency response (EMS/EMT, fire, FEMA or disaster response) and hold EMT/Paramedic certification; expertise in ICS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional emergency response experience.
• Experience in EMS/EMT, fire service, FEMA or disaster response, or similar high‑risk environments.
• Current EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic or fire‑service certification strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on medical response and ability to operate within an Incident Command System (ICS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on‑site emergency medical responder for injuries, illnesses and trauma.
• Provide immediate patient assessment, triage, stabilization and first aid.
• Respond to medical emergencies, fires, confined‑space events, rescues and other incidents.
• Coordinate patient transfer with local EMS, hospitals and fire departments.
• Lead and participate in emergency drills, plans and readiness activities.
• Provide EMS training or coaching to project personnel as qualified.
• Maintain training records, equipment inspections and response logs.

Skills

EMS/EMT

Fire service

Disaster response

Industrial emergency response

Communication

Education

EMT/Paramedic certification

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Safety

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Medical Manager, the Emergency Response Medic will serve as a key member of the project's Emergency Response Team (ERT), providing hands‑on emergency medical response and supporting overall site emergency preparedness for the SMR‑X construction program.

This position is intended for an experienced emergency response professional with a background in EMS/EMT, fire service, FEMA or disaster response, industrial emergency response, or a comparable high‑risk emergency response environment. The Emergency Response Medic will be prepared to respond rapidly to medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, fires, confined‑space incidents, high‑angle rescue events, and other emergency situations that may occur within a large, complex construction environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong field‑based emergency response experience and the ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective during high‑consequence events. In addition to providing direct medical care, this individual will support emergency planning, drills, training, rescue readiness, equipment inspections, and coordination with local emergency services.

This is a hands‑on field emergency response position requiring a high level of medical preparedness, situational awareness, physical capability, and the ability to operate effectively within an Incident Command System.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct‑hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world‑class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi‑billion‑dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high‑impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Abilene, TX. This is a site‑based position supporting active construction operations. Candidates must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including the potential for night shift, weekends, overtime, and alternate shift schedules based on project and emergency response coverage needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary on‑site emergency medical responder for injuries, illnesses, trauma events, and other medical emergencies occurring across the project.
• Provide immediate patient assessment, triage, stabilization, first aid, and emergency medical care within the individual's level of training and certification.
• Respond to emergency incidents including medical emergencies, fires, confined‑space events, falls from elevation, high‑angle rescue situations, and other construction‑related emergencies.
• Coordinate patient transfer and transportation with local EMS, hospitals, fire departments, and other external emergency response agencies.
• Support the project's Emergency Response Team and maintain a high level of readiness for rapid deployment to incidents throughout the site.
• Participate within the project's Incident Command System (ICS) during emergency events and exercises.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of site emergency response plans and procedures.
• Support task‑specific emergency and rescue planning for high‑risk activities including confined‑space entry, elevated work, hot work, energized environments, and complex construction activities.
• Participate in confined‑space, high‑angle, technical rescue, fire response, and medical response operations based on training and qualifications.
• Conduct routine inspections of medical supplies, trauma kits, AEDs, rescue equipment, emergency vehicles, fire‑response equipment, and other emergency response resources.
• Ensure emergency medical and rescue equipment remains stocked, inspected, accessible, and ready for immediate use.
• Lead and participate in emergency response drills, tabletop exercises, simulations, and field‑based rescue scenarios.
• Provide emergency medical, first aid, CPR/AED, and response‑readiness training or coaching to project personnel as qualified.
• Assist with maintaining training records, certifications, inspection documentation, response logs, and other emergency preparedness records.
• Maintain awareness of changing project conditions, high‑risk work activities, site access points, evacuation routes, and potential emergency hazards.
• Coordinate closely with Safety, Security, Operations, site supervision, local EMS, fire departments, hospitals, and other emergency‑response partners.
• Support emergency response investigations, after‑action reviews, and lessons‑learned activities following incidents and drills.
• Promote a culture of emergency preparedness and encourage employees to recognize and report conditions that could create an emergency situation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum5 years of professional emergency response experience in one or more of the following:
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including EMT or paramedic experience
  • Municipal, industrial, military, or wildland fire service
  • FEMA, disaster response, or emergency management operations
  • Industrial emergency response teams
  • Search and rescue or technical rescue operations
  • Comparable emergency‑response experience in a high‑risk environment
• Demonstrated experience responding to real‑world emergency incidents, rather than solely providing administrative safety or emergency‑planning support.
• Current or previously held EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, firefighter, or comparable emergency medical/response certification strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience assessing and responding to medical emergencies and traumatic injuries.
• Experience working within an Incident Command System (ICS) or comparable emergency‑command structure.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively during high‑stress, time‑sensitive, and potentially life‑threatening situations.
• Strong understanding of emergency medical response, scene safety, patient assessment, triage, stabilization, and coordination of higher‑level medical care.
• Ability and willingness to participate in physically demanding emergency‑response and rescue activities.
• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, or equivalent emergency medical certification.
• Current CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Firefighter I/II or comparable fire‑service training.
• FEMA or Incident Command System training such as ICS‑100, ICS‑200, ICS‑300, ICS‑400, IS‑700, and/or IS‑800.
• Confined‑space rescue certification or documented rescue‑team experience.
• High‑angle or technical rope rescue training.
• Hazardous materials / HAZMAT response training.
• Experience supporting an industrial Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Experience coordinating with municipal fire, EMS, law enforcement, hospitals, or emergency‑management agencies.
• Experience supporting emergency response operations on large, complex, multi‑employer construction sites.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit.Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top‑tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.