Sr. EHS Specialist, Commercial Deployment

Description

Tesla's Commercial Deployment team installs utility-scale battery energy storage systems across North America — from site mobilization through commissioning anad grid interconnection. This is the fastest-growing segment of Tesla Energy, and the EHS demands are unlike anything else in the industry: high-voltage systems, lithium-ion battery hazards, heavy construction, and multi-trade contractor coordination on remote sites.

As a Sr. EHS Specialist supporting Commercial Deployment, you'll be embedded with project teams at active Megapack construction sites. You'll own EHS oversight from mobilization through energization — managing contractor safety programs, driving hazard recognition in high-voltage electrical and heavy lift environments, and ensuring every site meets Tesla's standards. This is a field-first role with 30–40% travel to project sites across North America.

Responsibilities

• Own EHS oversight and develop site-specific safety plans for Megapack deployment projects, covering utility-scale BESS installations, high-voltage electrical work, and heavy lifts across all construction phases
• Lead contractor EHS management, including capability building through field coaching, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and targeted training
• Respond to and investigate EHS events, conduct root cause analyses, and drive corrective/preventive actions to closure with project and construction teams
• Partner with project managers and construction leads to integrate EHS requirements into schedules, milestones, and gate reviews
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, NEC, and site-specific AHJ/permitting requirements
• Track EHS performance metrics across the NA Commercial Deployment portfolio, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate with global Commercial Deployment EHS teams (APAC, EMEA) to align standards, share lessons learned, and maintain consistent safety performance

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive EHS experience in construction, energy, or industrial operations with a degree in EHS, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in battery energy storage, power generation, transmission, or distribution; direct BESS experience (lithium-ion, thermal runaway, NFPA 855) strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of high-voltage electrical safety including NFPA 70E, arc flash analysis, LOTO, energized work permits, and medium-voltage switchgear
• Demonstrated success managing contractor safety programs on active construction sites
• Practical experience in key construction safety disciplines: fall protection, crane/rigging, excavation, confined space, hot work, and heavy equipment operations
• Solid knowledge of OSHA, state-plan, and local regulatory requirements in construction environments; familiarity with AHJ inspections is a plus
• Willingness for extended field deployments to remote project sites across North America (this is a field-based role, not a desk job) combined with strong problem-solving and cross-functional influencing skills

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:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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