Construction EHS Specialist

The Construction Safety Specialist will work to influence, inspire, and empower various groups, including construction staff, service leaders, stakeholders, and partner contractors. Their goal is to implement and continuously improve Tesla's EHS&S strategy, ensuring a safe, healthy, and high-performing workplace. They will provide onsite support to our construction teams and onboarded partner contractors to ensure Tesla's EHS&S standard are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project walks focused on safe work practices and conduct coaching conversations with workers when corrections are required and be a resource to the construction project management team and provide guidance, assistance and direction regarding EHS requirements
• Participate in reviews for high hazard work prior to execution to include critical lifts, confined space entries, high voltage work, pressure testing, fall protection plans, etc. Review Pre-Work Risk Assessments and Pre-Task Plans to ensure tasks, hazards and mitigations are in alignment with the work being performed in the field
• Participate in project kick off meetings and describe EHS site specific expectations
• Participate in and contribute to project planning to address hazards from multiple work crews in one area and impacting/protection production workers
• Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal health and safety regulations
• Lead and document accident/incident investigations to determine root cause, prevention and corrective measures
• Perform frequent combined safety and environmental inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills, knowledge and ability to take immediate corrective action if required. Present findings and relevant information to the Tesla construction management team and contractors when needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety; or equivalent experience
• 1-3 year of hands-on experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (Automotive, tool/equipment installation, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
• GSP or ASP preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced and changing environment. Must be able to prioritize work load, time pressure and challenging schedule
• Background in electrical, mechanical and process plumbing systems, and heavy civil
• Working knowledge of OSHA, UBC, ISO, ANSI, RIA, NFPA, GB, codes
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface across multiple departments

Essential Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, climb (stairs and ladders), kneel and stoop
• Must be able to wear fall protection in accordance with manufacturer's weight limit
• Must be able to work day shifts, night shifts and weekends as scheduled
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment in production areas

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)
• 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

$70,400 - $120,000/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.