Sr. EHS Specialist, Medium & High Voltage Safety

Sr. EHS Specialist, Medium & High Voltage Safety

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The Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Medium/High Voltage Safety is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Commercial, Utility, and Charging Operations and Maintenance within North America. This role also supports the development and execution of electrical safety programs. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, Energy & Charging Service, the position is instrumental in upholding world‑class safety standards and engages with senior regional leadership, contracting partners, operational teams, and various departments within Tesla to facilitate continuous improvement and risk reduction.

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, excelling in both independent and team‑driven projects, and responsive to concerns raised by market leaders, managers, safety representatives, and employees. They possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with keen analytical abilities and attention to detail. This candidate thrives in an environment where exceptional work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded. Based in California or Texas, this position requires regional and international travel due to the geographical reach of the business.

• Serve as a key advisor and technical expert on EHS and electrical matters, providing guidance on compliance, risk management, and MV/HV safety to business leaders, teams, contractors, and cross‑functional partners across all product deployment phases.
• Maintain a visible field presence through learning‑focused observations, assurance activities, and regular audits; document findings, oversee adherence to EHS plans, evaluate PPE/safety equipment, and escalates non‑conformances in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Respond to EHS events and MV/HV incidents by analyzing root causes, developing preventive actions, promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles, and delivering detailed findings/recommendations to management and teams.
• Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative, innovative EHS solutions—applying first‑principles thinking—while collaborating with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to address electrical and broader safety challenges.
• Lead EHS meetings to communicate improvements, learnings, performance metrics, and best practices; actively engage in field activities to educate, train, and empower teams on risk minimization aligned with Tesla's vision and values.
• Continuously improve safety protocols for global energy storage systems, balance of plant, and charging networks, ensuring compliance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and industry advancements.
• Support the development of specialized training on MV/HV electrical safety, arc flash mitigation, and safe work practices; offer field assistance for challenges like shock hazards, while staying updated on emerging technologies and regulations to drive innovation.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in MV/HV electrical safety, preferably in energy storage, renewable energy, or EV charging infrastructure. Proven track record of supporting engineering teams in fast‑paced, high‑performance environments, with at least 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and MV/HV power distribution.
• Deep knowledge of MV/HV electrical systems, including transformers, switch gear, inverters, and grid interconnection standards. Familiarity with energy storage systems, microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure is a plus.
• Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with regulatory 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…