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Job Category
Environmental, Health, Safety & Security

Location
Buffalo, New York

Req. ID
228403

Job Type
Full-time

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What to Expect
Tesla’s Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) team supports all Tesla Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales/Service/Delivery functions in our shared mission to accelerate to a sustainable tomorrow by being safe, fair, and fun today. The EHS&S team uses human and organizational performance principles to foster an engaged, agile workforce who are focused on critical safeguard verification and innovative solutions to complex technical and organizational challenges. EHS&S supports Tesla’s people and environment-focused decision making using actionable metrics, world-class resources, and exceptional talent.
Tesla is seeking an ambitious Sr. EHS Specialist to support the Gigafactory New York facility located in Buffalo, New York. They will use human and organizational principles to drive ownership of safety, health, and environmental impacts, with a focus on engagement, learning from events, training, and systems-level problem solving.
The candidate will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader EHS and Gigafactory teams. They will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
What You’ll Do
  • Drive manufacturing department EHS outcomes through leadership and employee engagement in alignment with the business and EHS strategies
  • Actively work with stakeholders to ensure that production and facility changes result in improved controls of risks to health, safety, and the environment
  • Provide technical support for EHS programs such as LOTO, Fall Protection, Emergency Response, Cranes and Hoists, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Respiratory Protection, etc
  • Lead event learning/incident investigations to identify contributing factors and collaborate on preventive and corrective measures. Analyze event trends and use risk-assessment methods to identify continuous improvement projects that reduce injury, illness, and environmental impact events
  • Participate in pre-job planning and verification of controls/safeguards before new, high risk, and non-standard work begins.
  • Partner with EHS specialties (Environmental, Construction Safety, Equipment Safety, EHS Systems and Tools, EHS Training, etc.) as needed to ensure effective service delivery
  • Monitor and administer EHS systems and tools used onsite (e.g., event reporting, performance dashboards, action trackers, management of change, etc.). Develop new procedures, inspections, training, or reports as needed. Develop and conduct EHS training and facilitate workshops with onsite teams
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Safety or Environmental Engineering, Safety Process Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or other Safety related discipline; or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years work experience as an environmental, health or safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, or similar workplace
  • Proficient in developing and implementing EHS programs compliant with OSHA requirements, along with demonstrated knowledge of hazard analysis, process safety, root cause analysis methodologies, and OSHA compliance
  • Strong experience in applying government and regulatory EHS regulations across various operational settings, coupled with advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines; Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn from and teach others
  • Proven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and assignments with accountability for outcomes
  • Well organized with meticulous attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communicator with technical and non-technical audiences; Mastery of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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

Expected Compensation

  • EHSS Specialist - $68,000 - $102,000/annual salary
  • Sr EHSS Specialist - $81,600 - $122,400/annual salary
, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.