Sr. EHS Specialist, Medium & High Voltage Safety

What to Expect

The Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Medium / High Voltage Safety is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Commercial, Utility, and Charging Operations and Maintenance within North America. This role also supports the development and execution of electrical safety programs. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, Energy & Charging Service, the position is instrumental in upholding world-class safety standards and engages with senior regional leadership, contracting partners, operational teams, and various departments within Tesla to facilitate continuous improvement and risk reduction.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, excelling in both independent and team-driven projects, and responsive to concerns raised by market leaders, managers, safety representatives, and employees. They possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with keen analytical abilities and attention to detail. This candidate thrives in an environment where exceptional work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded. Based in California or Texas, this position requires regional and international travel due to the geographical reach of the business.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a key advisor and technical expert on EHS and electrical matters, providing guidance on compliance, risk management, and MV / HV safety to business leaders, teams, contractors, and cross-functional partners across all product deployment phases
• Maintain a visible field presence through learning-focused observations, assurance activities, and regular audits; document findings, oversee adherence to EHS plans, evaluate PPE / safety equipment, and escalate non-conformances in collaboration with stakeholders
• Respond to EHS events and MV / HV incidents by analyzing root causes, developing preventive actions, promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles, and delivering detailed findings / recommendations to management and teams
• Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative, innovative EHS solutions-applying first-principles thinking-while collaborating with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to address electrical and broader safety challenges
• Lead EHS meetings to communicate improvements, learnings, performance metrics, and best practices; actively engage in field activities to educate, train, and empower teams on risk minimization aligned with Tesla's vision and values
• Continuously improve safety protocols for global energy storage systems, balance of plant, and charging networks, ensuring compliance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and industry advancements
• Support the development of specialized training on MV / HV electrical safety, arc flash mitigation, and safe work practices; offer field assistance for challenges like shock hazards, while staying updated on emerging technologies and regulations to drive innovation

What You'll Bring

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 :

plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Expected Compensation $70,400 - $144,000 / annual salary + 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.