Head of Emergency Response

Future Ventures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity

Job summary

Future Ventures is seeking a Head of Emergency Response in Nashville, TN. This role involves overseeing emergency response operations, developing tailored training programs, and leading a specialized team.

Qualified candidates should have substantial experience in emergency management, compliance with safety regulations, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits including medical coverage, paid vacation, and equity are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in industrial or high-hazard emergency response programs.
• Deep understanding of OSHA 1910.156, NFPA guidelines, and emergency vehicle programs.
• Proven ability to create emergency response programs from inception.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Emergency Response Plan and related SOPs.
• Develop and execute competency-based training for emergency personnel.
• Lead a world-class Emergency Response Team and manage program budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, fire protection, emergency management or related field

Tools

Emergency Response Training Programs

Job description

Head of Emergency Response

Nashville, TN – Operations, Safety – In office – Full-time

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.

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).
• 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.
• Advise on tunnel system design and future expansions from an emergency response perspective.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in tunnel/confined space environments and performing or overseeing hands‑on response duties.
• Bachelor's degree in safety, fire protection, emergency management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Benefits

We offer employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.