Sr. EHS Specialist, Cathode Manufacturing

The Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible for complex technical work across a broad range of EHS disciplines. The EHS Specialist will play a leading role in facilitating EHS program implementation, risk assessment, inspections, event learning, training, and risk reduction projects. The EHS Specialist will perform work both individually and in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement for programs in Cathode Manufacturing, Active Material Recycling, Vehicle Testing, Homologation and support other groups, as assigned.


Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and sustainment of EHS operations, programs, systems, and procedures, including Process Safety, Control of Hazardous Energy, Hazard Communication, Working at Heights, etc.
• Monitor and mitigate employee exposures to chemical health hazards
• Provide EHS design input for complex and novel chemical processes and equipment
• Collaborate with operational teams to complete Job Hazard Analyses, PPE assessments, equipment safety buyoffs, ergonomic assessments, EHS Management of Change reviews, and implement appropriate safeguards to mitigate identified risks
• Facilitate EHS engagement by tracking and driving Key Performance Indicator metrics
• Support event learning process to determine cause(s), prevention, and corrective measures
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, EPA, TCEQ and other applicable regulatory agencies

Requirements

• 5+ years or more working as an EHS Specialist, EHS Engineer or related role
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or safety-related discipline; or equivalent experience
• Experience in heavy chemical industries such as active cathode manufacturing, battery cell manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, or pharmaceuticals
• Advanced competency in controlling process hazards using skills in Industrial Hygiene, Machinery Safety, Control of Hazardous Energy and Electrical Safety
• Working ability to read and understand Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural permit sets, CAD drawings
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state and local safety and health regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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