Construction Safety Specialist

What to ExpectThe Construction EHS Specialist will play a pivotal role on the team responsible for influencing, inspiring, and empowering construction staff, stakeholders, and partner contractors across current and future Giga Texas projects. This position drives the implementation and continuous improvement of Tesla's Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) strategy to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and high-performing workplace.Working directly on-site, the Construction EHS Specialist will deliver hands-on support to Tesla's construction teams and onboarded partner contractors, ensuring Tesla's rigorous EHS standards are not only met but consistently exceeded. Reporting to the Construction Safety Manager, this role is essential in clearly setting Tesla's safety expectations to contractors and promoting a robust safety culture with our contractors.What You'll DoProvide field safety oversight of construction work activities for major infrastructure projects. Conduct project walks focused on safe work practices and conduct coaching conversations with workers when corrections are requiredBe a visible model in the field, teach, train and coach business teams and support staff on fundamental EHS&S concepts and principles to reduce risk, and influence, inspire, and empower business teams and staff to reduce risk per our Tesla EHS&S vision, values and principlesParticipate in reviews for high hazard work prior to execution to include critical lifts, confined space entries, high voltage work, pressure testing, fall protection plans, etc. Review Pre-Work Risk Assessments and Pre-Task Plans to ensure tasks, hazards and mitigations are in alignment with the work being performed in the fieldConduct proactive field activities and facility processes inspections to verify work in progress meets EHS&S goals, and document findings using internal and external software tools and applications; review improvement opportunities with EHS&S management, supervisors, operations managers, and stakeholdersPresent material and information to the Tesla construction management team and contractors during safety meetings. Be a resource to the construction project management team and provide guidance, assistance and direction regarding EHS requirementsPerform frequent combined safety and environmental inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills, knowledge and ability to take immediate corrective action if required. Present findings and relevant information to the Tesla construction management team and contractors when neededEnsure compliance with Local, State and Federal health and safety regulationsWhat You'll BringDegree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred, or equivalent experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (Automotive, tool/equipment installation, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)GSP, ASP or CHST preferredAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced and changing environmentBackground in electrical, mechanical and process plumbing systems, or heavy civil preferredWorking knowledge of OSHA, ISO, ANSI, NFPA and ASTM standardsAbility to communicate clearly and interface across multiple departmentsCompensation and 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 programTesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact ADA@tesla.com for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .Construction Safety SpecialistTesla participates in the E-Verify Program