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Marine and Space · Defense
Location
Long BeachCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Full-time

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Paramedic)

Job description

SpaceX operates the world’s first automated unmanned vessels certified to land orbital-class vehicles. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will work with an elite team developing and executing the recovery of flown spaceflight hardware. This role will support both off and-on-shore recovery operations and will be responsible for ensuring the safety and health of SpaceX teams and the environment in which we operate. They will also serve at a world-class level as a licensed paramedic during offshore operations.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.

Job responsibilities

  • Serve as the medical POC during offshore operations, perform medical interventions in the offshore/marine environments as required
  • Recognize requirements and ensure compliance with safety programs and standards including (not limited to): hazard communication, slip/trip/falls, fall protection, confined space, hot work, respiratory protection,…
  • Conduct respiratory training and fit tests
  • Identify workplace safety hazards and conditions for job-related tasks
  • Create and maintain job hazard analyses and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
  • Perform and document safety inspections and assist with accident/mishap investigations
  • Document and follow through with corrective actions for identified unsafe conditions
  • Support recovery operations at sea for Falcon 9, Dragon, and/or Starship. Support may include the following operations: Dragon at sea recovery operations; Dragon dockside recovery and post processing operations;

Job requirements

  • 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 as well an incidents involving technical rescue
  • Current (non-expired) USCG license
  • Experience in offshore EHS and paramedic environments
  • Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

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