Industrial Hygiene Technician

What To Expect

Technicians are a critical part of the EHS team orting to the IH lead, you will assist with Industrial Hygiene initiatives, projects and day‑to‑day internal consulting for the local EHS team and Production/Manufacturing engineering. In this role, you will provide direct support to the site Industrial Hygienist, EHS Specialists, EHS Management and Production/Manufacturing partners. You will assist with sampling needs, employee health risk assessments, risk reduction initiatives, IH related Take Charges and improving compliance/participation ratios of Medical Surveillance Programs (RPP, HCP, etc.).

• Conduct routine and specialized industrial hygiene sampling, including personal and area air monitoring, noise dosimetry and surface sampling under lead IH guidance
• Assist with performing Health Risk Assessments and developing chemical hazard communication one‑pagers for shops
• Accurately record field notes, observations and sampling data, perform data entry into EHS repositories and prepare samples for shipment to accredited analytical laboratories with proper chain‑of‑custody documentation
• Assist in drafting technical reports, exposure assessments and summary data tables for review by senior EHS staff
• Perform ventilation surveys, sound surveys and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments
• Calibrate, operate, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of industrial hygiene testing equipment (e.g., photoionization detectors, sound level meters, pumps and direct‑reading instruments)
• Maintain an accurate inventory of sampling media, calibration gases and equipment maintenance logs

• Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or Environmental preferred, or equivalent experience
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred with basic understanding of general manufacturing safety and hazard recognition
• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Well organized, excellent attention to detail and a passion for all things Environment, Health and Safety
• Evidence of exceptional ability:
  Clear communication, teamwork, problem solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hours daily

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans – 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 Accounts (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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