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Emergency Response Specialist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 13, 2025
What to Expect The Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for responding to medical, fire, technical rescue, and hazardous material related emergencies to protect life safety and building operations. The Emergency Response Specialist will also support the site day-to-day operations including employee engagement and training. This individual will promote continuous improvement of overall Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes and systems. What You'll Do Perform fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, hazardous material mitigation, confined space rescue/standby, and vehicle extrication as needed Provide basic and advanced life support during medical emergencies, including trauma, chemical exposure, or occupational concerns, following On Site Medical (OSM) team processes for optimal patient care Prepare detailed verbal, written, and computer reports on patient condition and care Operate emergency response and powered industrial vehicles safely and efficiently Support internal and external stakeholders with emergency action plans, drills, and communication Assist EHS Specialists with safety concerns and coordinate safety supplies (first aid kits, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, etc.) Support facility operations to minimize loss of production time as well as other duties as assigned by the EHS and emergency response management What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic (Current National Registry or State of Nevada EMT-P certification) Must have FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications, and HazMat Awareness/Operations (HazMat Technician Preferred) Valid driver's license required to be able to operate assigned fleet OSHA 10 Certification - Completion required within 3 months of hire Must be able to work past scheduled end-of-shift for staffing or incident holdovers, as well as days, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to size-up complex emergency situations and employ appropriate strategies and tactics to minimize losses Ability to act in accordance with Tesla requirements as well as State and Federal laws, regulations, operational procedures, policies, and statutes Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program