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Tesla Motors, Inc Hiring for Sr EHS Specialist, Commercial Service at Vista, CA Full Time
Job Description
Sr. EHS Specialist, Commercial Service
| Job Category | Environmental, Health, Safety & Security |
|---|---|
| Location | Vista, California |
| Req. ID | 216776 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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What to Expect
The Sr. EHS Specialist,
Commercial Service is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving Environmental,
Health and Safety (EHS) process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall
risk reduction throughout Commercial Service and the Utility Operations and
Maintenance teams within North America.
This position
reports to the Sr EHS Manager, Energy and Charging and will ensure world-class electrical
safety standards are met and sustained across operations. The role will
interface with senior regional leadership, front-line operational staff,
contracting partners, and other related teams within Tesla to drive and support
continuous improvement throughout Tesla’s design and deployment of energy
storage systems and electric vehicle chargers.
This position is
based in San Diego, California and will require regional travel given the
geographical reach of the business.
What You’ll Do
- Foster partnerships and serve as a key advisor on
EHS matters to Tesla Energy business leaders, associates, EHS members, and
contractors - Act as an Electrical Safety technical expert for
legal compliance and risk management across all product deployment phases,
focusing on safe design, installation, commissioning, operation, and
maintenance - Lead the development and implementation of Tesla’s
Electrical Safety program for Utility and Commercial Operations and
Maintenance, including both short-term and long-term strategic plans - Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative
EHS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders,
encompassing electrical and other safety aspects - Investigate EHS incidents, analyze root causes, and
develop preventative actions with management and business teams, while
promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles in operations and
electrical incident investigations - Perform proactive, learning-focused field
observations to ensure compliance with EHS goals, document findings, and
discuss improvement opportunities with supervisors, operations, EHS, and other
stakeholders - Lead EHS meetings to communicate improvements,
learnings, and performance metrics, and actively engage in field activities to
educate, train, and empower teams on EHS concepts to minimize risk in line with
Tesla’s EHS vision and values
What You’ll Bring
- Possess at least 5 years of progressive experience in Environment,
Health, and Safety in large-scale organizations, with an educational background
in EHS, engineering, or related fields - Extensive experience in the electric power generation, transmission,
storage, or distribution industries, with a preference for detailed knowledge
of lithium-ion battery storage - Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with
OSHA requirements, along with a deep understanding of Electrical Standards
(OSHA, NFPA 70-E, IEEE, NEC) and practical experience with energized equipment
in industrial settings - Capable of adapting to a fast-paced, globally expanding organization
using a ‘first-principles’ approach, coupled with strong written and verbal
communication skills for interacting across senior management, regulators,
frontline workers, and third-party clients - Excellent interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving
expertise, the capacity to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment,
and the ability to work independently and as a proactive, creative team player - Proven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and
assignments with accountability for outcomes, including experience in training
and educating employees in EHS initiatives - Demonstrated experience in applying governmental and regulatory EHS
regulations in various settings, strong problem-solving abilities, effective
relationship-building and influencing skills at all management levels, and
proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite
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)
- 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
$66,880 – $228,000/annual salary + 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.
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.
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