Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Paramedic)

The role

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will support recovery of flown spaceflight hardware and ensure safety and health for SpaceX teams and the environment. This role includes serving as a licensed paramedic during offshore operations.

What you will do

• Serve as the paramedic during offshore operations
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and standards
• Conduct respiratory training and fit tests
• Identify workplace safety hazards and conditions
• Create and maintain job hazard analyses and PPE assessments
• Perform and document safety inspections and assist with accident investigations
• Document and follow through with corrective actions
• Support recovery operations at sea for Falcon 9, Dragon, and/or Starship
• Develop, implement and maintain SpaceX environmental policies
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Certified Paramedic (NREMT or State of Florida)
• ACLS and CPR certified or ability to get certified within 30 days of hire
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
• 4+ years of experience managing emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
• Ability to pass Air Force background check
• Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
• Willingness to work overtime and extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines

Nice to have

• Current (non-expired) USCG license
• Experience in offshore EHS and paramedic environments
• Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with use of and training for scaffolding, cranes, forklifts, boom & scissor lifts, lifting straps/slings, and fall protection equipment
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
• Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
• Ability to work in a high-concentration, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company operates the world’s first automated unmanned vessels certified to land orbital-class vehicles.