Sr. EHS Specialist, Energy Construction

What You'll Do

• 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
• Cook up with global Commercial Deployment EHS teams (APAC, EMEA) to align standards, share lessons learned, and maintain consistent safety performance

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of progressive EHS experience in construction, energy, or industrial operations with a degree in EHS, engineering, or a related technical field
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance