Rescue Technician

PK Companies Group•El Dorado, KS

About The Position

PK Safety is seeking Full-Time Rescue & Safety Technicians to support confined space operations, technical rescue standby, and on-site safety oversight across the United States. Project locations include assignments throughout the Colorado Rockies, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, North & South Dakota, and Gulf Coast regions including Corpus Christi, Moss Point, and New Orleans, among others. This position requires approximately 75% travel. Our teams travel in company rescue trucks, and we cover hotel accommodations while on assignment. In the rare event you are required to use your personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement is paid at the current federal rate. This is more than a standby position. Our Rescue & Safety Technicians serve as a visible safety presence on industrial job sites — protecting personnel, supporting compliance, and ensuring safe execution of high-risk work. You will provide: Confined space monitoring and rescue standby High-angle and technical rope rescue capability Permit oversight and safety documentation review First aid and emergency response support Professional safety presence representing both PK Safety and the client You will be expected to identify hazards, intervene when necessary, and maintain strict adherence to safe work practices and regulatory standards. Experience in the following fields is strongly preferred, but is not required: First Responders Military Veterans EMTs/ Paramedics Firefighters Law Enforcement Officers Candidates with industrial safety, security, construction, rope access, arborist, refinery, turnaround, or plant experience are highly encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates will be considered. We are willing to train the right individual who demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to:
Successfully complete pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol screenings
Successfully complete in-house technical rope and confined space rescue training
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in safety documentation, including permitting, JSEAs, shift reports, and other safety-related records
Exercise sound judgment and maintain composure in high-risk environments
Work comfortably at heights exceeding 50 feet
Work safely in confined spaces
Lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods
Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
Wear SCBA and respiratory protection
Operate in industrial environments with loud noise, temperature extremes, and demanding conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience in the following fields is strongly preferred, but is not required:
First Responders
Military Veterans
EMTs/ Paramedics
Firefighters
Law Enforcement Officers
Candidates with industrial safety, security, construction, rope access, arborist, refinery, turnaround, or plant experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide confined space monitoring and emergency rescue response
Maintain readiness of rescue systems and equipment
Review and support confined space permits and safety documentation
Assist in Job Safety Environmental Analyses (JSEAs) and hazard assessments
Maintain accurate shift reports and project documentation
Ensure compliance with client standards and applicable safety regulations
Intervene and communicate effectively when unsafe conditions are observed
Always represent PK Safety with professionalism

Benefits

Competitive weekly compensation (up to $2,332+ per week, including overtime)
Daily per diem and travel bonuses (up to $150 per day)
Travel in fully equipped company rescue trucks
Company-paid hotel accommodations during travel assignments
Mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate if personal vehicle use is required
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Company-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing professional development and skill advancement