Sr. Electrical Safety Specialist, Energy

Tesla • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Sr. Electrical Safety Specialist is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Commercial, Industrial and 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 Energy and Charging Service EHS Manager 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Environment, Health, and Safety experience in organizations at scale.
• Educational degree in an EHS-related field, engineering, or other related fields of study.
• Extensive experience working directly within the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries.
• Detailed knowledge of the functionality of lithium-ion battery storage is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge and practical, hands-on experience in developing and deploying safety programs under the requirements of OSHA.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (OSHA, NFPA 70-E, IEEE, NEC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, creative, and innovative in approaching challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a partnership with and serve as a key advisor on EHS matters to Tesla Energy business operations leaders and stakeholders, associates, EHS members, and contracting partners.
• Serve as an Electrical Safety technical expert to identify critical risks, including legal compliance requirements and responsibilities in all phases of product deployment, operation, and service.
• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of short and long-term plans for Tesla's Electrical Safety program for Utility and Commercial Operations and Maintenance.
• Identify operational gaps and creative solution facilitation, including identifying key stakeholders and driving innovative EHS solutions.
• Respond to and investigate EHS events and support the learning from events by determining causes and preventative actions with management and business teams.
• Drive the implementation of Human & Organizational Performance principles within operations and electrical incident investigations.
• Conduct proactive and zero-blame, learning-focused field observations to verify that work in progress meets EHS goals and document findings.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree