Job Description

What to Expect

The Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Energy and Charging Service is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout Commercial, Utility, and Charging Operations and Maintenance within the EMEA Region. This role also supports the development and execution of global electrical safety programs. Reporting directly to the EHS Director, Energy and Charging, the position is instrumental in upholding world-class safety standards and engages with senior regional leadership, contracting partners, operational teams, and various departments within Tesla to facilitate continuous improvement and risk reduction.




The ideal candidate is self-motivated, excelling in both independent and team-driven projects, and responsive to concerns raised by market leaders, managers, safety representatives, and employees. They possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with keen analytical abilities and attention to detail. This candidate thrives in an environment where exceptional work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded. Based in UK (London) or France (Paris), this position requires regional and international travel due to the geographical reach of the business.

What You'll Do

Serve as a key advisor on EHS matters to Tesla Energy business leaders, associates, EHS members, and contractors. Maintain a visible and proactive field presence by conducting learning-focused observations and assurance activities to support the achievement of EHS goals; document key findings and collaborate with supervisors, operations teams, EHS personnel, and other stakeholders to identify and discuss improvement opportunities. Act as an electrical and EHS technical expert for Legal compliance and risk management across all product deployment phases, focusing on safe design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. Oversee adherence to EHS management plans by site leads and area managers; conduct regular reviews and audits of risk assessments, escalating non-conformances as needed; evaluate the adequacy of PPE and safety equipment Respond to and learn from EHS events, analyse root causes, and develop preventative actions with management and business teams, while promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles in operations. Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative EHS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, encompassing electrical and other safety aspects. Lead EHS meetings to communicate improvements, learnings, and performance metrics, and actively engage in field activities to educate, train, and empower teams on EHS concepts to minimize risk in line with Tesla's EHS vision and values.

What You'll Bring

Possess at least 3 years of progressive experience in Environment, Health, and Safety in large-scale organizations, with an educational background in EHS, engineering, or related fields. Extensive experience in the electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries, with a preference for detailed knowledge of lithium-ion battery storage. Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with regulatory requirements, along with a deep understanding of Electrical Standards (EU Directives, NFPA 70-E, IEEE, NEC) and practical experience with energized equipment in industrial settings. Capable of adapting to a fast-paced, globally expanding organization using a 'first-principles' approach, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting across senior management, regulators, frontline workers, and third-party clients. Excellent interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving expertise, the capacity to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment, and the ability to work independently and as a proactive, creative team player. Proven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and assignments with accountability for outcomes, including experience in training and educating employees in EHS initiatives. Demonstrated experience in applying governmental and regulatory EHS regulations in various settings, strong problem-solving abilities, effective relationship-building and influencing skills at all management levels, and proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite. Expert in MS Office 365 Suite, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Hold a valid vehicle driving license, and professional fluency in English is essential; additional languages are desirable.







Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.



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