Foster partnerships and serve as a key advisor on EHS matters to Tesla Energy business leaders, associates, EHS members, and contractors
Act as an electrical and working at heights technical expert for legal compliance and risk management across all product deployment phases, focusing on safe design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
Champion the implementation of Tesla's Electrical Safety program, including both short-term and long-term strategic plans
Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative EHS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, encompassing electrical and other safety aspects and risk reduction efforts
Investigate EHS incidents, analyze root causes, and develop preventative actions with management and business teams, while promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles in operations and electrical incident investigations
Perform proactive, learning-focused field observations to ensure compliance with EHS goals, document findings, and discuss improvement opportunities with supervisors, operations, EHS, and other stakeholders
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
What You’ll Bring
Possess at least 5 years of progressive experience in Environment, Health, and Safety in large-scale organizations, with an educational background in EHS, Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries, with a preference for detailed knowledge of lithium-ion battery storage
Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with OSHA requirements, along with a deep understanding of Electrical Standards (OSHA, NFPA 70-E, IEEE, NEC) and practical experience with energized equipment in industrial settings
Capable of adapting to a fast-paced, globally expanding organization using a 'first-principles' approach, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting across senior management, regulators, frontline workers, and third-party clients
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
Proven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and assignments with accountability for outcomes, including experience in training and educating employees in EHS initiatives
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