What to Expect
Tesla's Charging network is expanding fast across North America — Superchargers, semi-charging infrastructure, and new operational environments are deploying at a pace that demands world-class EHS support. As a Sr. EHS Specialist, Charging Deployment Operations, you'll drive safety across this portfolio, shaping how we protect people while building the infrastructure for sustainable transportation.
You'll lead contractor EHS management, support diverse facility types including food service environments, and partner with senior regional leadership, front-line teams, and contracting partners to embed safety from pre-construction through operations. This position is based in California or Texas, with preference for Southern California, San Francisco Bay Area, or Austin/Houston metro areas, and requires regional travel (up to 40%) with potential for international trips to support global projects.
What You'll Do-
Serve as a key advisor on EHS matters to Tesla Charging business leaders, associates, and contractors. Lead contractor EHS management across North American Charging operations, including qualification, onboarding, performance monitoring, corrective action, and EHS alignment through Tesla's workforce management system
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Act as an EHS technical expert for Legal compliance and risk management across all product deployment phases, focusing on safe design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
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Provide field-level EHS support across Charging deployment programs — including Supercharger, semi-charging, and related infrastructure — through site visits, pre-construction reviews, and operational readiness assessments
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Support the development and implementation of food safety and operational safety protocols for diverse facility types, ensuring compliance with applicable health department regulations and industry standards
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Conduct training sessions, inspections, event learnings, and emergency preparedness initiatives to influence daily operations and drive EHS improvements aligned with Tesla's vision and values
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Respond to and learn from EHS events, analyze root causes, and develop preventative actions with management and business teams, while promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles in operations. Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative EHS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, encompassing electrical and other safety aspects
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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
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3+ years of EHS experience in large organizations, with an educational background in EHS, engineering, or related fields
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Experience in the charging, electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries
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Practical experience in construction safety, working at heights, electrical safety, and environmental risks, with knowledge of local and national regulatory agencies
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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
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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
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Demonstrated experience managing contractor safety programs, including qualification, onboarding, and performance management across multiple sites or regions
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Experience with food safety management systems (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP) or health department regulatory compliance is preferred
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
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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
Expected Compensation
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Associate EHSS Specialist - $76,000 - $114,000/annual salary
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EHSS Specialist - $96,000 - $144,000/annual salary
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Sr EHSS Specialist - $108,000 - $162,000/annual salary
+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
