Sr. EHS Specialist, Utilities & Maintenance

Tesla•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sr. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Utilities & Maintenance, is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Utility Operations and Maintenance within North America. This role will also support the development and execution of global electrical safety programs. This position reports to the Global Senior EHS Manager, Energy and will ensure world-class electrical safety standards are met and sustained across operations. The role will interface with regional senior 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 large-scale energy storage systems. Partner with and advise Tesla Energy business leaders on EHS matters, collaborating with associates, EHS members, and contractors Act as an Electrical Safety technical expert, overseeing legal compliance and safety in all phases of product deployment and service, focusing on design, installation, operation, and maintenance Assist in developing and executing Tesla's Electrical Safety program for Utility and Commercial Operations and Maintenance, including both short and long-term plans Identify operational gaps and drive innovative EHS solutions across teams, involving key stakeholders in both electrical and other EHS areas Investigate EHS events, identify causes, and collaborate with management to implement preventative actions, fostering a learning culture Conduct field observations to ensure compliance with EHS goals, document findings, and discuss improvement opportunities with relevant teams Lead EHS meetings to communicate updates, share learnings from events, and discuss performance against company EHS goals; mentor teams on EHS principles to minimize risks

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS experience in large-scale organizations or a relevant educational degree
Extensive experience in the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries, with a preference for knowledge of large-scale lithium-ion battery storage
Practical experience in developing and implementing electrical safety programs according to NFPA70E standards
Ability to effectively execute role responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing global organization, using a 'first-principles' approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging positively with all organizational levels, regulators, and third-party clients
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritizing skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Experience with North American EHS regulatory systems and policies, particularly in electrical installations and battery storage; proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite

Responsibilities

Driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Utility Operations and Maintenance within North America.
Supporting the development and execution of global electrical safety programs.
Ensuring world-class electrical safety standards are met and sustained across operations.
Interfacing with regional senior 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 large-scale energy storage systems.
Partnering with and advising Tesla Energy business leaders on EHS matters, collaborating with associates, EHS members, and contractors
Acting as an Electrical Safety technical expert, overseeing legal compliance and safety in all phases of product deployment and service, focusing on design, installation, operation, and maintenance
Assisting in developing and executing Tesla's Electrical Safety program for Utility and Commercial Operations and Maintenance, including both short and long-term plans
Identifying operational gaps and drive innovative EHS solutions across teams, involving key stakeholders in both electrical and other EHS areas
Investigating EHS events, identify causes, and collaborate with management to implement preventative actions, fostering a learning culture
Conducting field observations to ensure compliance with EHS goals, document findings, and discuss improvement opportunities with relevant teams
Leading EHS meetings to communicate updates, share learnings from events, and discuss performance against company EHS goals; mentor teams on EHS principles to minimize risks

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