Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist - Energy & Service

Job Description

The Sr. EHS Specialist, Energy & Commercial is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Residential and Commercial Service within the New York region. 

This position reports to the Sr. EHS Manager, Energy & Charging Service NAM and will ensure world-class electrical safety standards are met and sustained across operations. The role will interface with senior regional 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 energy storage systems and electric vehicle chargers.

This position is based in New York and will require regional travel given the geographical reach of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor on EHS matters to Tesla Energy business leaders, associates, EHS members, and contractors
• Maintain a visible and proactive field presence by conducting learning-focused observations and assurance activities to support the achievement of EHS goals; document key findings and collaborate with supervisors, operations teams, EHS personnel, and other stakeholders to identify and discuss improvement opportunities
• Act as an electrical and EHS technical expert for legal compliance and risk management across all product deployment phases, focusing on safe design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
• Oversee adherence to EHS management plans by site leads and area managers; conduct regular reviews and audits of risk assessments, escalating non-conformances as needed; evaluate the adequacy of PPE and safety equipment
• Respond to and learn from EHS events, analyse root causes, and develop preventative actions with management and business teams, while promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles in operations
• Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative EHS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, encompassing electrical and other safety aspects
• 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

Job Requirements

• Possess at least 3 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
• 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