Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Code Red, Construction, EMT-Paramedics, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Health Plan, Healthcare Providers, Medical Equipment, Medicine, Oil and Gas, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Risk, Safety Codes, Safety Process
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to on-site medical emergencies, injuries, and occupational illnesses within the refinery.
- Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) care within EMT scope of practice.
- Perform patient assessments and determine appropriate care and response actions.
- Coordinate with local EMS providers for Advanced Life Support (ALS) response and patient transport when necessary.
- Maintain and manage on-site medical equipment, trauma kits, and response supplies.
- Document patient care reports and incident records accurately and promptly.
- Participate in site safety meetings, emergency response planning, and safety drills.
- Assist with emergency preparedness and medical response planning for industrial hazards.
- Work closely with rescue technicians, safety personnel, and refinery staff during incidents.
- Maintain readiness for rapid response in a high-risk industrial environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid California EMT certification, issued by Contra Costa County
- or California Certification with Contra Costa EMS Scope
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) certification.
- Ability to pass all required refinery and contractor safety training after hire.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment including refineries, and construction sites.
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential, a security card required for access to secure facilities)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in industrial, refinery, oil & gas, or construction environments.
- Previous experience with standby medical coverage, industrial EMS, or remote site medicine.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to respond quickly to emergency incidents across large industrial facilities.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move patients and medical equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required PPE including helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and respiratory protection when required.
Work Environment
This position operates in a heavy industrial refinery environment. Personnel may be exposed to hazards. All work is conducted in accordance with refinery safety policies and Code Red Safety operational procedures.