Senior Emergency Preparedness & Management (EPM) Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and own Saronic’s global medical preparedness and response program, establishing standardized medical capabilities to support operations across fixed facilities, remote sites, and austere environments.
• Develop and maintain medical response protocols, treatment guidelines, equipment standards, and medical caches for the SERT and field operations personnel.
• Design, implement, and deliver medical training, competency requirements, and response exercises to ensure personnel are prepared to effectively manage workplace injuries, medical emergencies, and prolonged field care scenarios.
• Partner with external and internal stakeholders to continuously evaluate operational risks, incorporate industry best practices, and strengthen enterprise medical response capabilities.
• Develop and own technical rescue programs, including confined space rescue, high angle rescue, marine/water rescue, and other specialized rescue disciplines.
• Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and rescue capabilities aligned with operational risk profiles and industry best practices.
• Ensure appropriate rescue planning and response capabilities are integrated into all internal teams and work processes.
• Manage technical rescue equipment procurement, lifecycle planning, and training requirements.
• Oversee the Saronic Emergency Response Team (SERT) program across all sites, including training standards, certification pathways, mobilization readiness, and performance expectations.
• Serve in Incident Command System (ICS) roles during emergencies and exercise as needed and help coordinate response efforts with internal stakeholders and external agencies during emergencies.
• Drive continuous improvement through after-action reviews, lessons learned integration, and readiness evaluations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in emergency medicine, emergency management, fire science, occupational safety, public safety, or a related field (documented work experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
• National Registry or Texas DSHS Paramedic (other paths like Nursing and Military medical practitioners will also be considered).
• 5+ years of experience in emergency response, technical rescue, incident management, or high-risk operational environments. Preferred: 8+ years of experience in industrial rescue, public safety, military emergency operations, or technical rescue disciplines.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, ICS/NIMS, and emergency management best practices.
• Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and sustaining emergency response or rescue programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational readiness.
• Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering technical instruction to responders, operators, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and emergency management or training record systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, high-consequence environments.