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 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).

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

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.

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