What to Expect
Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, this position is responsible for influencing operations excellence, managing regulatory compliance, and driving overall risk reduction, aimed at driving EHS excellence throughout the Automotive SSD and Energy operations in Mexico. This position will ensure world-class process standards are met and sustained across Automotive SSD and Energy operations in this market. The position will interface with regional automotive SSD and Energy operations leadership, front-line operations staff as well as other related teams within Tesla and will drive and support continuous improvement throughout Automotive SSD and Energy operations. This position will develop a strategy to implement and drive EHS policies, programs and procedures across Automotive SSD and Energy operations with a balance between strategic and tactical considerations. This position is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
What You'll Do-
Develops and nurtures a partnership with and is a key advisor to leadership, EHS representatives, and front-line staff within Automotive SSD and Energy operations. Directly or indirectly provides information and tools to allow Automotive SSD and Energy operations personnel to drive EHS excellence every day
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Ensures key risks and compliance requirements pertaining to environmental compliance, occupational health and industrial safety are identified, escalated, and controlled in all phases of automotive sales, delivery and service and energy operations. Keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Interfaces with various regulatory agencies as necessary. Hosts, documents, and tracks regulatory audits and inspections. Collaborates with engineering, field operations, and other key teams on complex technical projects, and provide support and technical expertise on operations design and safe work procedures. Provides EHS assistance to field projects as needed
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Recruits, and trains volunteer employees to be site EHS ambassadors to embed best EHS practices in day-to-day operations, conduct workplace inspections, participate in EHS sponsored initiatives, drives continuous improvement using tools such as the Take Charge campaign, and support emergency preparedness and response activities
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Supports high-potential incident investigations and the creation and completion of key actions from investigation learnings. Conducts and/or reviews risk assessments, job hazard analyses and provides advice on safety improvements
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Implements and manages the contractor management program and related systems and processes. Identifies, implements, and manages vendor-led services for environmental compliance, waste management, personal protective equipment, training etc. Manages chemical safety in the workplace. Manages waste streams with industry-specific knowledge of hazardous waste disposal and transportation regulations and requirements
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Facilitates the creation and implementation of emergency action plans for responding to emergencies. Manages training assessments and requirement matrices for regional workforce. Provides training to employees on general industrial safety, hazard recognition and control, injury prevention and other relevant topics. Analyzes data and reports trends, recommends, and supports risk-reduction plans and corrective and preventive actions
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Facilitate health and safety committee meetings and other employee engagement initiatives. Supports operations at Tesla-operated premises as well as remote locations
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Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other Safety-related discipline, Engineering, Chemistry, Natural Sciences or similar is prefered, or equivalent experience
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3+ years of experience in high tech industry or similar environment. Prior experience working with electric vehicles, charging products or infrastructure, vehicle delivery or service operations preferred
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Certifications such as ASP, CSP, NEBOSH (or country equivalent) preferred. Superior knowledge of Mexican federal, provincial, and territorial regulations and standards for occupational safety and health, and environmental compliance
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Practical, hands-on experience with the following: Electrical / high voltage safety, Construction Safety (e.g., cranes, excavation, heavy machinery), Supporting operations across multiple sites, Workplace inspections, Risk assessments and Root cause analysis methodologies. Experience with employee training and education activities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Fluency in Spanish and English languages is a must
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Able to influence and communicate effectively with management, EHS leaders, regulators, project management staff and third party clients and suppliers. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and self-directed. Well organized with meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency with standard business software, including word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and email communication
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Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%
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.
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.
