Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

EHS Specialist - Battery Cell Manufacturing

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or Environmental Health, or equivalent experience.
At least three years of experience as an environmental, health, or safety professional; manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, heavy chemical industry, oil and gas, construction, or similar workplace experience is preferred.
Experience supporting EHS program development, training personnel at all levels, and influencing or managing change to reduce risk.
Advanced applied knowledge of health and safety disciplines, including Hazard Communication, lockout/tagout, confined space, electrical safety, safe work at height, powered industrial vehicles, ergonomics, and equipment safety.
Hands-on experience with lockout/tagout procedures, chemical management safety, construction safety, electrical safety, confined space, NFPA and OSHA requirements, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and sustainment of EHS programs, systems, and procedures, including conducting EHS process and equipment safety reviews within the Management of Change process.
Partner with Operations, Design, and Development teams to conduct Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, PPE Assessments, Equipment Safety buyoffs, and ergonomic evaluations, and ensure appropriate safeguards are recommended, implemented, and verified.
Provide EHS oversight for field activities, participate in pre-job planning, and verify required controls and safeguards before work begins.
Support event learning by determining primary root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future incidents.
Manage tracking, analysis, and reporting of EHS metrics, and assess performance against Key Performance Indicators to drive strategic and operational planning.
Ensure EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations; develop procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, EPA, and other relevant regulatory agencies.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, heavy chemical industry, oil and gas, construction, or a similar workplace.

Category	Environmental, Health, Safety & Security
Location	Austin, Texas
Requisition ID	289903
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking an ambitious Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to collaborate with Battery Cell manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and facilities leaders and advise on a wide range of EHS disciplines. The EHS Specialist will play a leading role in implementing applicable EHS Programs, conducting risk assessments, performing inspections, investigating incidents, reporting event learnings, provide training, and facilitating risk reduction projects. The EHS Specialist will perform work individually and in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement for the Battery Cell Manufacturing program in Austin, TX.</p><p>This role directly supports Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by ensuring safe, compliant, and high-performance manufacturing operations in one of our most critical battery cell production facilities.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and sustainment of EHS programs, systems, and procedures, including conducting EHS process and equipment safety reviews as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process
Partner with Operations, Design, and Development teams to conduct Job Hazard Analyses, Pre-Task Plans, PPE Assessments, Equipment Safety buyoffs, and Ergonomic evaluations, and to ensure appropriate safeguards are recommended, implemented, and verified
Support field activities by providing EHS oversight, participating in pre-job planning, and verifying required controls and safeguards before work begins
Assist in the event learning process by determining primary root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future incidents
Manage the tracking, analysis, and reporting of EHS metrics and assess performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic and operational planning
Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations. Develop new procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, EPA, and other relevant regulatory agencies

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years work experience as an environmental, health or safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, heavy chemical industry, oil & gas, construction, or similar workplace
Experience supporting EHS program development, training all levels of personnel, and influencing/managing change to reduce risk
Advanced applied knowledge health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Safe Work at Height, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Ergonomics, and Equipment Safety
Strong, hands-on experience with lockout/tagout procedures, chemical management safety, construction safety, electrical safety, confined space, NFPA and OSHA requirements, incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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