What To ExpectTesla is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to manage health risks associated with battery and vehicle manufacturing. The ideal candidate will use their technical knowledge and leadership skills to drive engineering solutions upstream into factory design, construction, commissioning, and production processes. The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for EHS and engineering partners, working cross-functionally to integrate appropriate safeguards and controls into the factory system.
While serving Tesla’s mission, the Industrial Hygienist will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety requirements, as well as conformance to internal EHS policies, standards and systems (e.g., OSHA VPP, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).
This role is based out of Tesla’s manufacturing facility in Fremont, CA and is part of Tesla’s Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) team.
What You'll Do
- Complete health risk assessments and industrial hygiene analyses for materials with and without consensus occupational exposure limits, reporting results to both engineering and operations audiences.
- Provide problem-solving support on the floor and in design reviews, working hand in hand with cross-functional teams to manage health, environment, and operational risks.
- Produce structured reports, training, and other written communications to share IH matters and engage the workforce, engineering, and management teams.
- Determine appropriate levels of engineering, administrative, or PPE control for chemical, radiological, or noise concerns; verify control effectiveness and lead continuous improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Integrate IH work into the EHS Management System and overall industrial hygiene program, partnering with affected Tesla EHS team to ensure sustained success. Assist with medical surveillance compliance, and manage third-party consultants, lab testing, purchase orders, and project budgets as needed.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Health Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Health and Safety, or related Health discipline, or equivalent.
- Recent graduate with internship acceptable; 2+ years’ experience preferred. Experience as an industrial hygienist or IH-focused EHS professional in a manufacturing or facility design and construction setting.
- Knowledge in the art of anticipation, identification, assessment, and control of chemical and physical hazards along with ability to engage stakeholders critical to sustained IH risk management.
- Experience designing or facilitating chemical or physical exposure controls through substitution or engineering methods, such as using ventilation, enclosures, damping, and process efficiencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and success using Occupational Health databases and applications.
- Experience with operation of medical surveillance and related programs including respirator medical clearance, audiometry, and substance-specific examinations.
- Capable of working in a construction and manufacturing environment on your feet with occasional stair and ladder climbing as well as occasional respirator and related PPE usage. Occasional travel as needed to support the business, collaborate on IH programs with other EHS staff, and support your professional development.
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays.
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
- Tesla Babies program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee discounts and perks program.
Expected Compensation
$76,000 - $246,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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