Industrial Rescue Associate

We are actively hiring Rescue Associates to support confined space and industrial standby rescue operations across the Central United States. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build or grow a career in technical rescue, industrial safety, and emergency response.

New hires will complete 1 week of rescue training in Wichita, KS before deploying to active job sites.

Must be willing to travel via personal vehicle to and from job sites.

Position Overview

As a Rescue Associate, you will provide on-site standby rescue support for refineries and large industrial projects. Your primary responsibility is to ensure rapid, effective response capability in high-risk environments while maintaining the highest safety standards.

This role is ideal for individuals who are dependable, physically capable, and thrive in demanding, team-oriented environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide confined space and industrial standby rescue coverage at active job sites
• Maintain readiness to respond to emergencies in high-risk environments
• Work closely with safety teams, contractors, and site personnel
• Follow and enforce OSHA standards and site-specific safety procedures
• Participate in safety briefings, drills, and continuous training
• Inspect and maintain rescue equipment
• Support a strong safety culture on all job sites

Requirements:

• Ability to meet high physical demands
• Willingness to travel and work on the road up to 100% of the time
• Ability to deploy on short notice
• Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness

Preferred:

• OSHA certifications
• NFPA rescue certifications (Confined Space, Rope Rescue, etc.)
• EMT, Fire, or prior industrial rescue experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay + per diem (when appropriate)
• Paid training in Wichita
• Opportunities for consistent work across multiple projects
• Contract based work. Not a typical 9-5 job.
• Basic benefits package

Why Join Us

We are committed to taking care of our people. Our goal is not just to place you on a jobbut to keep you working. We actively line up new projects and strive to provide consistent opportunities so you’re not left waiting between assignments.

Established in 2015, our team believes that safety is the foundation of a successful organization, and the cornerstone of any successful project. Whether we are providing rescue, safety, security, or other services; Sentry Safety Solutions is not an organization that simply sits waiting to react. We believe in being a positive, proactive, consistent contributor to your team!