Sr. EHS Specialist, Hazardous Materials

Tesla•Fremont, CA

2d•$76,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a dynamic Sr. EHS Specialist, Hazardous Materials to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The role will support hazardous material programs primarily at Tesla’s Fremont Factory in Fremont, CA, with the potential to support other manufacturing facilities across the Bay Area. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, this role will be responsible for performing complex technical work across hazardous material programs, including tracking and maintaining chemical inventory, support the preparation of hazardous material reports, and ensuring compliance across program requirements. He or she will serve as the internal subject matter expert and advise and influence internal business partners to achieve hazardous material performance goals. Be part of the Tesla EHS Team that builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Global Tesla Organization. Support hazardous material reporting requirements including Hazardous Material Business Plans (HMBP), and response and reporting efforts related to hazardous material spills Partner with internal stakeholders to develop new/improve existing databases for chemicals and hazardous materials. Partner with Design Managers and Fire Protection Engineers on new projects that involve chemical materials to determine material classifications and ensure proper storage infrastructure and requirements Prepare, update, and administer hazardous material training content Partner with Fire Protection Engineers, EHS, supply chain, and manufacturing stakeholders to ensure compliance with hazardous material storage maximum allowable quantities (MAQs). Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and company requirements Administer chemical approval process using established procedures. Manage the chemical inventory auditing program by partnering with EHS stakeholders. Support inspections and inquiries from regulatory agencies, including EPA, DTSC, CUPAs and local Fire Departments, State and Regional Waterboards, etc. Ensure compliance with proper labeling and placarding across HMIS, NFPA, and GHS requirements as well as California Fire Code as related to CUPA/Fremont Fire Department routine inspections Develop, track, and report metrics for the hazardous materials program, and prepare, update, and maintain internal Hazardous Material Procedures and Work Instructions

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or willingness to obtain
Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting hazardous material programs
Experience managing regulatory/agency inspections
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, where demands and priorities change rapidly
Ability to communicate effectively with Production employees, Engineers, Legal Counsel, Technical Specialists, and Management, cross functionally, in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Support hazardous material reporting requirements including Hazardous Material Business Plans (HMBP), and response and reporting efforts related to hazardous material spills
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop new/improve existing databases for chemicals and hazardous materials.
Partner with Design Managers and Fire Protection Engineers on new projects that involve chemical materials to determine material classifications and ensure proper storage infrastructure and requirements
Prepare, update, and administer hazardous material training content
Partner with Fire Protection Engineers, EHS, supply chain, and manufacturing stakeholders to ensure compliance with hazardous material storage maximum allowable quantities (MAQs). Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and company requirements
Administer chemical approval process using established procedures. Manage the chemical inventory auditing program by partnering with EHS stakeholders. Support inspections and inquiries from regulatory agencies, including EPA, DTSC, CUPAs and local Fire Departments, State and Regional Waterboards, etc.
Ensure compliance with proper labeling and placarding across HMIS, NFPA, and GHS requirements as well as California Fire Code as related to CUPA/Fremont Fire Department routine inspections
Develop, track, and report metrics for the hazardous materials program, and prepare, update, and maintain internal Hazardous Material Procedures and Work Instructions

Benefits

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