Sr. EHS Specialist, Utilities & Maintenance

What to Expect

The Sr. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Utilities & Maintenance, is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout 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 Global Senior EHS Manager, Energy and will ensure world-class electrical safety standards are met and sustained across operations. The role will interface with regional senior 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 large-scale energy storage systems.

What You'll Do

* Partner with and advise Tesla Energy business leaders on EHS matters, collaborating with associates, EHS members, and contractors

* Act as an Electrical Safety technical expert, overseeing legal compliance and safety in all phases of product deployment and service, focusing on design, installation, operation, and maintenance

* Assist in developing and executing Tesla's Electrical Safety program for Utility and Commercial Operations and Maintenance, including both short and long-term plans

* Identify operational gaps and drive innovative EHS solutions across teams, involving key stakeholders in both electrical and other EHS areas

* Investigate EHS events, identify causes, and collaborate with management to implement preventative actions, fostering a learning culture

* Conduct field observations to ensure compliance with EHS goals, document findings, and discuss improvement opportunities with relevant teams

* Lead EHS meetings to communicate updates, share learnings from events, and discuss performance against company EHS goals; mentor teams on EHS principles to minimize risks

What You'll Bring

* Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS experience in large-scale organizations or a relevant educational degree

* Extensive experience in the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries, with a preference for knowledge of large-scale lithium-ion battery storage

* Practical experience in developing and implementing electrical safety programs according to NFPA
70E standards

* Ability to effectively execute role responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing global organization, using a 'first-principles' approach

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging positively with all organizational levels, regulators, and third-party clients

* Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritizing skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

* Experience with North American EHS regulatory systems and policies, particularly in electrical installations and battery storage; proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite

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Sr. EHS Specialist, Utilities & Maintenance

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