Rescue Technician - Field Safety & First-Responder

CORE Occupational Medicine; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Occupational Medicine seeks a Rescue Technician for the Carlsbad, NM area. This full-time role involves day and night shifts with overtime and per diem opportunities for qualified candidates.

You will assess hazards, draft preplans, and communicate safety controls while ensuring PPE readiness and proper equipment maintenance. Applicants should have EMT experience and CPR certification, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have strong hazard assessment and safety planning abilities.
• Prior experience in petrochemical, municipal, or industrial safety preferred.
• Ability to inspect and maintain rescue equipment and PPE.
• First aid and CPR training required to appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hazard assessment and draft rescue preplans and safety analyses.
• Identify hazards and communicate controls to teams and clients.
• Ensure PPE and safety equipment are available and functional.
• Conduct daily briefings and monitor job conditions; report findings.
• Provide first aid/CPR to required level and document activities.

Skills

Critical reasoning

Communication skills

Hazard assessment

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State licensed EMT (preferred)

First Responder & CPR Minimum

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Rescue 1 Certification

Rescue 2 Certification

Job description

CORE Occupational Medicine seeks a Rescue Technician for the Carlsbad, NM area. This full-time role involves day and night shifts with overtime and per diem opportunities for qualified candidates.

You will assess hazards, draft preplans, and communicate safety controls while ensuring PPE readiness and proper equipment maintenance. Applicants should have EMT experience and CPR certification, plus a valid driver's license.