Associate EHS Manager, Lithium Refinery

The Associate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for managerial leadership and complex technical work across a wide range of EHS disciplines. The role will be based on-site at Tesla's lithium refining plant in Corpus Christi, Texas and will report to the Director of EHS. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and execute EHS programs in support of Tesla's Texas Lithium Refining Operations and within the existing framework of the Tesla EHS Management System to protect people and the environment.
Tesla's Lithium Refining site is fast-paced and challenging. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in both a self-sufficient role, as well as one of larger team support and engagement. Ownership of work is extremely important. The candidate must be motivated, agile, have a technical and analytical orientation, and possess strong time and project management skills. The successful candidate appreciates an environment where first principles work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. The selected candidate will be part of the team that safely builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Tesla Organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS operations by proactively controlling EHS risks and managing EHS staff
• Oversee the implementation of EHS policies, procedures, systems, and programs necessary to continuously improve and foster a positive EHS culture
• Establish, develop, track, and communicate plans to meet EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets and achieve Objectives & Key Results (OKR)
• Develop, mentor, coach EHS team members based on data driven performance assessments and stakeholder feedback
• Proactively collaborate with EHS global and regional functional leadership to ensure the participation in and consistent implementation of EHS initiatives
• Prepare and present EHS performance updates, event reports, compliance documents, assessment reports, training, budget/funding requests, and statistics that are technically accurate and complete
• Actively work as a key Management of Change (MoC) stakeholder to ensure that production and facility changes result in improved controls of EHS risks

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering or Safety-related discipline. CIH, CHMM preferred; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working as an EHS professional focusing on reviewing, implementing changes to, and continuously improving EHS processes, preferably in the following industries: Lithium or other metal refining, battery cell manufacturing, heavy chemical, oil & gas, semiconductors, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or research and development industries
• 2+ years as a people manager that has directly managed EHS staff and their professional development
• Practical, hands-on experience with the following: Risk assessment, equipment and process safety, machine guarding, control of hazardous energy, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, environmental compliance, emergency response, hazardous materials management, and event investigation and analysis
• Ability to quickly adapt, adjust schedules when needed, take initiative, prioritize and work effectively within a fast-paced innovative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence and communicate with associates and all levels of management.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Work, Power Point, Project, etc.)

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