EHS Technician, Battery Cell Manufacturing
Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, TX, United States
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking an ambitious Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to collaborate with Battery Cell manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and facilities leaders and advise on a wide range of EHS disciplines. This EHS Technician will play a leading role in implementing applicable EHS Programs, conducting risk assessments, performing inspections, investigating incidents, reporting event learnings, providing training, and facilitating risk reduction projects. The EHS Technician will perform work individually and in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement for the Battery Cell Manufacturing program in Austin, TX.
The EHS Technician will be responsible for complex technical work across a broad range of EHS disciplines with an emphasis on reducing risk, empowering stakeholders, and doing the basics right. They will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal, industry and consensus standards, as appropriate.
What You'll Do
Perform regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and unsafe work conditions, document findings, and recommend corrective actions
Participate 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-Task Plans to ensure tasks, hazards and mitigations are aligned with the work being performed in the field
Partner with other EHS functions (Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics, Electrical Safety, Equipment Safety, Process Safety, etc.) to treat the unique risks of their assigned areas and to ensure appropriate safeguards are recommended, implemented, and verified
Assist in the event learning process by determining primary root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future incidents
Help manage, track, analyze, and report EHS metrics and assess performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic and operational planning
Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations. Develop new procedures, inspections, training, or reports as needed
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulatory agencies
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years work experience as an environmental, health or safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, heavy chemical industry, oil & gas, construction, or similar workplace
Experience supporting EHS program development, training all levels of personnel, and influencing/managing change to reduce risk
Advanced applied knowledge health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Safe Work at Height, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Ergonomics, and Equipment Safety
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, etc.)
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 with plan options and $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
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Tesla is seeking an ambitious Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to collaborate with Battery Cell manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and facilities leaders and advise on a wide range of EHS disciplines. This EHS Technician will play a leading role in implementing applicable EHS Programs, conducting risk assessments, performing inspections, investigating incidents, reporting event learnings, providing training, and facilitating risk reduction projects. The EHS Technician will perform work individually and in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement for the Battery Cell Manufacturing program in Austin, TX.
The EHS Technician will be responsible for complex technical work across a broad range of EHS disciplines with an emphasis on reducing risk, empowering stakeholders, and doing the basics right. They will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal, industry and consensus standards, as appropriate.
What You'll Do
Perform regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and unsafe work conditions, document findings, and recommend corrective actions
Participate 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-Task Plans to ensure tasks, hazards and mitigations are aligned with the work being performed in the field
Partner with other EHS functions (Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics, Electrical Safety, Equipment Safety, Process Safety, etc.) to treat the unique risks of their assigned areas and to ensure appropriate safeguards are recommended, implemented, and verified
Assist in the event learning process by determining primary root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future incidents
Help manage, track, analyze, and report EHS metrics and assess performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic and operational planning
Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations. Develop new procedures, inspections, training, or reports as needed
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulatory agencies
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years work experience as an environmental, health or safety professional, preferably in a manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, heavy chemical industry, oil & gas, construction, or similar workplace
Experience supporting EHS program development, training all levels of personnel, and influencing/managing change to reduce risk
Advanced applied knowledge health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Safe Work at Height, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Ergonomics, and Equipment Safety
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, etc.)
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 with plan options and $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
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