What to Expect

As a Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist specializing in Medium/High Voltage Safety, you'll focus on collaborating closely with business stakeholders to define, develop, and execute Tesla's MV/HV strategy and supporting processes, ensuring EHS process excellence, risk reduction, and world-class safety standards across Commercial, Utility, and Charging Operations and Maintenance in the EMEA region. You'll also play a key part in advancing electrical safety programs, with an emphasis on medium/high voltage systems, while partnering with senior leadership, contracting partners, operational teams, and various Tesla departments.This position demands a solid practical background in MV/HV environments, making it ideal for hands-on experts. We're seeking a self-motivated professional who excels in independent and team-based projects, responds proactively to concerns from market leaders, managers, and employees, and brings strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. At Tesla, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where outstanding contributions are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded. This role is based in the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, or Netherlands, with regional and international travel—offering valuable exposure to cutting-edge projects and diverse European markets.We’ve posted this role in other locations to attract a diverse pool of candidates - but please note there is only one open position.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a key advisor and technical expert on EHS and Medium/High Voltage electrical safety matters, delivering guidance on compliance, and risk management to business leaders, teams, contractors, and cross-functional teams throughout product deployment phases
• Maintain an active field presence with learning-focused observations, assurance activities, and audits; document insights, and escalate issues collaboratively with stakeholders
• Evolve medium/high voltage safety protocols for global energy storage, balance of plant, and charging networks
• Investigate EHS events and MV/HV incidents, conducting root cause analyses, crafting preventive measures, championing Human & Organizational Performance principles, and presenting recommendations to management and teams
• Spot operational gaps and pioneer innovative EHS solutions using first-principles thinking, teaming up with engineering, operations, and stakeholders to resolve electrical and wider safety issues
• Join EHS meetings to disseminate improvements, learnings, metrics, and best practices; participate in field initiatives to train and empower teams on risk reduction, in harmony with Tesla's vision and values

What You’ll Bring

• Several years of practical, hands-on experience in MV/HV electrical safety within energy storage, renewables, or EV charging, a track record supporting engineering in dynamic settings
• In-depth expertise in MV/HV systems like transformers, switchgear, inverters, and grid standards; knowledge of energy storage, and EV infrastructure is a valuable asset, aligning with the practical demands seen in similar EMEA postings
• Skill in creating and rolling out safety programs that meet regulatory needs, with strong grasp of Electrical Standards (e.g., EU Directives, NFPA 70-E, IEEE, NEC) and real-world experience handling energized equipment in industrial contexts. Awareness of local regs (e.g., UK's HSE guidelines, Germany's DGUV standards, France's INRS frameworks, Belgium's Codex, or Netherlands' Arbobesluit) is a plus
• Adaptability to a rapidly growing global organization via 'first-principles' methods, paired with excellent communication for engaging diverse audiences from executives to field workers
• Robust interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving prowess, multitasking in fast environments, and the ability to operate solo or as a collaborative innovator
• Experience leading multifaceted projects with outcome ownership, including EHS training programs for teams
• Expertise in MS Office 365 Suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Valid driver's license and fluent English; additional EMEA languages (e.g., German, French, Dutch) desirable for cross-border work

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.

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