Senior EHS Specialist

Sr. EHS Specialist, Energy & CommercialThe 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.ResponsibilitiesServe as a key advisor on EHS matters to Tesla Energy business leaders, associates, EHS members, and contractorsMaintain 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 opportunitiesAct 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 maintenanceOversee 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 equipmentRespond 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 operationsIdentify operational gaps and spearhead creative EHS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, encompassing electrical and other safety aspectsLead 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 valuesRequirementsPossess 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 equivalentExtensive experience in the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries, with a preference for detailed knowledge of lithium-ion battery storageProficient 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 settingsCapable 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 clientsExcellent 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 playerProven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and assignments with accountability for outcomes, including experience in training and educating employees in EHS initiativesDemonstrated 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 SuiteCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program Tesla