Rescue Associate

Full-time
On-site
$19-20/hr
Wichita, KS; Tulsa, OK; Houston, TX; Lincoln, NE

Benefits

401K
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job description

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

More information

Minimum education level

High school or equivalent

Experience level

Junior (1-2 years)

Job skills

Patient Transport

Emergency Response

Standby Rescue

Rescue Operations

Military

Travel

Teamwork

Communication

Certifications

OSHA 10 certificate

EMT

OSHA

NFPA

Industrial Rescue

Company overview

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Sentry Safety Solutions

Sentry Safety Solutions is a nationwide industrial safety services and solutions provider specializing in protecting workers and operations in high-risk industrial environments. The company provides comprehensive safety solutions across three primary areas: technology, personnel, and equipment. Sentry provides qualified safety professionals, site safety managers, industrial medical responders, and technical rescue teams. It also supplies and rents specialized safety equipment, including gas detection systems, breathing air equipment, respiratory protection, fall protection, and communications technology. Serving industries such as petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, data centers, utilities, and industrial construction, Sentry focuses on delivering integrated safety solutions that improve workplace safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Through its Safety Hub model, the company brings people, equipment, and technology together to provide customers with centralized, scalable safety resources.