Staff Construction EHS Specialist, Terafab

We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory on an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot.

Tesla is seeking a Staff Construction EHS Specialist to join the Terafab Construction EHS team. Reporting to the Construction EHS Manager, you will provide hands-on, on-site EHS support in a fast-paced construction environment-setting clear safety expectations, coaching and empowering Tesla construction teams, stakeholders, and partner contractors, and driving real-time risk reduction and continuous improvement of Tesla's Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) standards so the site remains a safe, healthy, and high-performing workplace.

• Drive strategic EHS initiatives for the Terafab Project as a critical technical resource (50/50 tactical and strategic), providing field safety oversight of construction work, conducting project walks focused on safe work practices, and coaching workers when corrections are required-owning outcomes and follow-through well beyond day-to-day field presence
• Teach, train, and coach business teams and support staff on fundamental EHS&S concepts and principles; influence, inspire, and empower teams to reduce risk in line with Tesla EHS&S vision, values, and principles
• Accountable for strategic EHS outcomes on high-hazard work: participate in pre-execution reviews (critical lifts, confined space, high voltage, pressure testing, fall protection plans, etc.); review Pre-Work Risk Assessments and Pre-Task Plans so tasks, hazards, and mitigations align with field work; set ambitious goals tied to organizational OKRs and drive measurable improvements in enterprise-level safety KPIs
• Lead proactive field inspections to verify work meets EHS&S goals; integrate diverse datasets and document findings in internal tools; apply advanced critical and analytical thinking to shape improvement opportunities with EHS&S management, supervisors, operations managers, and stakeholders; take full ownership of successes and failures and drive corrective action to completion
• Champion a culture of ownership in high-stakes settings: present material clearly and compellingly to Tesla construction management and contractors in safety meetings; adapt messaging for situation and audience, including executive leadership; serve as a trusted authority and resource who provides guidance, direction, and cross-functional influence on EHS requirements
• Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal health and safety regulations
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (Semiconductor facilities, Automotive, tool/equipment installation, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
• CSP, GSP, ASP or CHST preferred
• Background in electrical, mechanical and process plumbing systems, or heavy civil preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ISO, ANSI, NFPA and ASTM standards
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface across multiple departments
• Have previous experience building, working in; semiconductor facilities, cleanroom environments; fabrication plants or research & development labs