Lead Fire & EMS Specialist

Megafactory Texas is currently accepting applications for a Lead Fire-EMS Technician. The Lead Fire-EMS Technician is responsible for leading responses to medical, fire, technical rescue, and hazardous material emergencies during their assigned shift. This position provides direct leadership and mentoring to the Fire-EMS team, supports day-to-day site operations, drives employee engagement and training, and promotes continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes and systems. Lead and respond to complex incidents including confined space, trench, high-angle rescue, entrapments, and hazardous material events to contain and mitigate threats to life, property, and the environment Provide and oversee basic and advanced life support during medical emergencies involving trauma, chemical exposure, or sudden illness Collaborate with the On-Site Medical (OSM) team to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. Lead the development, implementation, and execution of emergency action plans, drills, and emergency communication strategies Maintain a strong leadership presence across the site, engaging with production teams and stakeholders to foster a robust safety culture. Mentor and coach Fire-EMS Technicians and support EHS Specialists with safety concerns and corrective actions Safely and efficiently operate emergency response vehicles and powered industrial equipment. Lead confined space inventory, classification, pre-incident planning, and facility support to minimize production downtime Lead training sessions, skills evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives for the Fire-EMS team Conduct shift briefings, performance feedback, and after-action reviews to improve team readiness and response effectiveness Firefighter I and II (IFSAC/Pro Board or TCFP), current National Registry Paramedic or TDSHS Paramedic, HazMat Awareness/Operations (HazMat Technician strongly preferred), FEMA

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

(ICS 300 and 400 preferred) Rope Rescue / Confined Space Rescue Technician certifications strongly preferred Fire Instructor I or equivalent teaching certification preferred. OSHA 10 required within 6 months of hire (OSHA 30 preferred) Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in fire, EMS, and/or industrial emergency response, with at least 1 year in a lead or training role Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Strong leadership presence with excellent communication, mentoring, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to rapidly respond to employee health emergencies, discern audible alarms, and activate emergency procedures Valid driver's license required to be able to operate assigned fleet Essential Physical Demands Must be comfortable working in confined spaces Must be able to lift over 50 lbs. Must be able to stand/walk for +10 hours daily Must be comfortable working with hazardous chemicals Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing and operate in SCBA for extended periods Must complete medical baseline assessment and demonstrate the ability to perform physically strenuous tasks associated with fire suppression and technical rescue for extended periods Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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