Location: Hayward,CA, USA
The Sr. EHS Engineer, Energy Service Engineering will play a critical role in supporting Tesla's Energy and Service Engineering teams and is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of specialized service tools, equipment, and processes, ensuring strict adherence to EHS protocols. In addition, you will provide essential EHS input and oversight for technical documents, training programs, and Tesla's third-party certification programs, with a direct impact on the safety and effectiveness of Tesla's global field workforce.
This role requires close collaboration with senior regional leadership, engineering teams, front-line operational teams, contracting partners, and cross-functional teams within Tesla. Together, you will drive continuous improvement in the design and service of Tesla's energy storage systems and electric vehicle chargers.
Based in Fremont, California, this position will involve up to 30% regional travel to support Tesla's geographically dispersed operations.
* Provide EHS expertise in the design, development, and deployment of specialized service tools and equipment for Tesla's Global Energy Service teams
* Provide EHS support for unique service cases in the field evolving around our existing fleet of energy products
* Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Writing, and Training teams to provide vital input on technical documents and training materials. Ensuring Service employees fully understand the risks and mitigation strategies associated with battery technologies while adopting regulatory requirements and industry best practices
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Certified Service Provider (CSP) program
* Apply first principles thinking to problem-solving and process improvement, delivering innovative EHS solutions
* Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to standardize decision trees for various fault scenarios, ensuring consistent and efficient problem resolution across operations
* Investigate EHS incidents, analyze root causes, and implement preventative actions while promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles. Conduct proactive field observations to ensure compliance, document findings, and recommend improvements to key stakeholders
* Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, PE) are highly preferred; or equivalent experience
* 5-7+ years of EHS experience in electrical generation, renewables, or related industries, with a proven track record of supporting engineering teams in fast-paced, high-performance environments. 2-5+ years of hands-on experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), specializing in arc flash and shock hazard mitigation
* Extensive experience with high-voltage safety programs and devices, working with 1200Vdc and higher voltage architectures. Proven ability to implement safety programs compliant with OSHA regulations, combined with in-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NEC) and hands-on expertise in managing energized equipment in industrial environments
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling global organization by applying a 'first-principles' approach. Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective at engaging with senior leadership, regulators, front-line staff, and third-party partners
* Thrives in high stress, hard-to-solve environments with demonstrated capacity to excel in high-pressure environments, adept at managing tight deadlines and providing high-quality EHS support while maintaining agility and adaptability in decision-making
* 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