EHS Specialist

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an ambitious Specialist to support the Fremont Factory EHS functions. This role offers the opportunity for growth in technical and professional skillsets. 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 a systems-level problem solving.

The candidate will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader EHS and Factory Infrastructure teams. They will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations,and conformance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

What You'll Do

Actively work as a key Management of Change stakeholder on behalf of the Tesla EHS team to ensure that Production and Factory changesr esult in improved controls of risks to health, safety and the environment

Partner with other EHS functions (Industrial Hygiene,Construction Safety, Hazardous Waste, Environmental, Ergonomics, etc.) to address needs unique to manufacturing operations

Analyze incident trends and use risk-assessment methods to identify continuous improvement projects that reduce injury, illness and environmental impact events

Facilitate incident investigations from a Learning Teams approach, ensuring that preventative actions address system causes and not just individual behaviors

Assist with field work EHS-impacts oversight, participating in pre-job planning and verification of controls/safeguards before starting work

Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout Manufacturing Operations. Develop new procedures,inspections, trainings, or reports as needed

Implement and support EHS KPI compliance throughout areas of ownership. Create and lead Safety Committee with Manufacturing Production teams

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health or related field or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years work experience as an Environmental, Health or Safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, oil & gas,construction, or similar workplace

Experience leading EHS program development, training all levels of personnel, and influencing/managing change

Strong, hands-on experience with lockout/tagout procedures, chemical management safety, construction safety, electrical safety, confined space, NFPA and OSHA requirements, incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Excellent customer service skills

Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Work, Power Point, Project, etc.)

Benefits
Compensation and 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)

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

Expected Compensation

$70,400 - $240,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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