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Tesla is seeking an ambitious Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and facilities leaders and advise on a wide range of EHS disciplines. They will use human and organizational principles to drive ownership of safety, health and environmental impacts, with a focus on engagement, learning from events, and systems-level problem solving.
The EHS Specialist will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader Global EHS, engineering, and manufacturing ecosystems. They will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal, industry and consensus standards, as appropriate.
- Actively work as a key stakeholder on behalf of the Tesla EHS and Manufacturing teams to ensure that Production and Factory changes result in improved controls of risks to health, safety and the environment
- Partner with other EHS functions (Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics, Electrical Safety, Equipment Safety, etc.) to treat the unique risks of their assigned areas
- Facilitate incident investigations using a Learning Teams approach, ensuring that preventative actions address system causes and not solely individual behaviors
- Provide regular incident trends and analysis to ensure stakeholders understand key risks and provide a plan to close any gaps identified
- Assist with field work EHS-impacts oversight, participating in pre-job/task planning and verification of controls/safeguards before starting work
- Ensure the Giga Texas EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations. Develop new procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed
- Support Management of Change by analyzing change requests, advising on EHS aspects/impacts, and assigning/tracking actions to closure
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 3+ years work experience as an environmental, health or safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, laboratory, warehousing, distribution/shipping, or similar industrial segment
- Experience leading EHS program development, training and communicating with all levels of personnel, and influencing/managing change
- Advanced technical knowledge in health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Safe Work at Height, Powered IndustrialVehicles, Ergonomics, and Equipment Safety
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Ability to adapt in all types of environments (office, production floor, docks, off-site warehouses, etc.)
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, ability to make independent decisions, self-motivated, and proactive in EHS&S approach
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
