Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Paramedic)

SpaceX • Long Beach, CA

2d • $33 - $54

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support off- and on-shore recovery operations for flown spaceflight hardware. The role is responsible for protecting SpaceX teams and the environment during recovery activities and serving as a licensed paramedic during offshore operations. The specialist supports recovery operations involving Falcon 9, Dragon, and/or Starship, including at-sea and dockside recovery, post-processing, landing operations, and transportation of recovered flight hardware.

The position supports workplace safety programs, identifies and addresses hazards, conducts inspections and training, maintains job hazard analyses and PPE assessments, and assists with accident and mishap investigations. It also develops and maintains environmental policies and compliance practices, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, recordkeeping, audits, stormwater requirements, and spill prevention and response.

Applicants must be able to pass required background checks, examinations, recertifications, and drug and alcohol testing. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in extreme conditions, and working overtime or extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines. U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Certified Paramedic (NREMT or State of Florida).
• ACLS and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least 2 years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs.
• At least 4 years of experience managing emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water, as well as incidents involving technical rescue.
• Ability to pass an Air Force background check.
• Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, recertifications, and chemical testing.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Willingness to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and open ocean.
• Willingness to work overtime and extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Must meet SpaceX ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Current, non-expired USCG license.
• Experience in offshore EHS and paramedic environments.
• Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using and providing training for scaffolding, cranes, forklifts, boom and scissor lifts, lifting straps and slings, and fall protection equipment.
• Demonstrated propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in academic or career pursuits.
• Ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a construction or 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical point of contact during offshore operations and perform medical interventions in offshore and marine environments as required.
• Recognize requirements and ensure compliance with safety programs and standards, including hazard communication, slip/trip/fall prevention, fall protection, confined space, hot work, respiratory protection, LOTO, machine guarding, tools, electrical safety, emergency showers and eyewash, line-of-fire hazards, and chemical management.
• Conduct respiratory training and fit tests.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and conditions for job-related tasks.
• Create and maintain job hazard analyses and PPE assessments.
• Perform and document safety inspections and assist with accident and mishap investigations.
• Document and follow through on corrective actions for identified unsafe conditions.
• Support at-sea, dockside, post-processing, landing, and transportation recovery operations for Falcon 9, Dragon, and/or Starship hardware.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental policies in accordance with EPA, USCG, DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including DOT and RCRA requirements and proper handling, labeling, and storage.
• Monitor and track company EPA hazardous-waste records and ensure they are completed appropriately.
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits.
• Conduct SPCC inspections as required.
• Monitor waste at satellite accumulation areas, move full containers to the Central Accumulation Area, maintain waste logs, and conduct weekly SAA inspections.
• Recognize construction or industrial stormwater requirements.
• Recognize SPCC requirements and address spills in a compliant manner.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED