Position Title: First Aid Attendant / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Department: Projects
Reports To: Site Operations Superintendent
Position Summary
The First Aid Attendant / EMT is responsible for providing emergency medical response, first aid treatment, and occupational health support for employees, contractors, and visitors at the Blue Moon Metals project site. This position plays a key role in emergency preparedness, incident response, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality medical care, maintain emergency response readiness, and work closely with site leadership to support Blue Moon Metals' commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education
Certifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Preferred Qualifications
Department: Projects
Reports To: Site Operations Superintendent
Position Summary
The First Aid Attendant / EMT is responsible for providing emergency medical response, first aid treatment, and occupational health support for employees, contractors, and visitors at the Blue Moon Metals project site. This position plays a key role in emergency preparedness, incident response, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality medical care, maintain emergency response readiness, and work closely with site leadership to support Blue Moon Metals' commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to workplace medical emergencies and provide first aid and emergency medical care within the scope of certification.
- Assess injuries and illnesses, stabilize patients, and coordinate transportation to outside medical facilities when required.
- Participate in site emergency response activities, including rescue support and emergency drills.
- Maintain emergency response equipment, first aid stations, and medical supplies in a state of readiness.
- Provide first aid for work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Maintain accurate medical treatment records while ensuring confidentiality.
- Assist with fit-for-duty evaluations, wellness initiatives, and return-to-work programs as directed.
- Support occupational health monitoring and employee health education.
- Participate in emergency response planning, training, and exercises.
- Conduct routine inspections of first aid equipment, emergency vehicles, eyewash stations, AEDs, and related emergency equipment.
- Assist with incident investigations by documenting medical response and observations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee education and participation in safety meetings.
- Maintain accurate treatment logs, inventory records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Monitor medical supply inventories and coordinate replenishment of first aid equipment and medications.
- Prepare reports related to medical incidents, emergency response activities, and equipment inspections.
- Support compliance with applicable occupational health, safety, and emergency response requirements.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
Certifications
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required.
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced First Aid certification required, if applicable.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Minimum of two years of EMT, industrial first aid, emergency response, or occupational health experience preferred.
- Experience in mining, construction, industrial, or remote work environments is highly desirable.
- Strong emergency assessment and patient care skills.
- Knowledge of occupational health, emergency response procedures, and first aid practices.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies across an active mine site.
- Ability to lift, carry, and assist injured individuals in accordance with safe patient handling practices.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operational needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an industrial or mine site EMT.
- MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 training (or ability to obtain).
- Incident Command System (ICS) training.
- Experience participating on industrial emergency response or mine rescue teams.