Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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.