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EHS Manager, Megafactory

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Brookshire
Feb 03, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking ahighly motivatedEHSManagerto lead the environmental health and safety team at Megafactory Texas. This role offers the opportunity for growth in technical and leadership roles. TheEHSManageroccupies a key site leader role serving the Megafactory leadership team, driving accountability for operationalEHSelements across all areas of the business.The candidate will use human and organizational principles to drive ownership of safety, health, and environmental impacts from the front line to senior management levels, with a focus on engagement, learning from events, and systems-level problem solving. The EHSManagerwill develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within theEHSManagement System framework in partnership with the broaderEHSand Energy Manufacturing and Engineering teams. They will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal standards. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with operations safety management in dynamic manufacturing environments. This role is situated within Tesla's global Environmental Health,Safetyand Security (EHS&S) organization. TheEHS&S organization supports all Tesla Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales/Service/Delivery functions in our shared mission to accelerate to a sustainable tomorrow by being safe, fair and fun today. TheEHS&S team uses human and organizational performance principles to foster an engaged, agile workforce who are focused on critical safeguard verification and innovative solutions to complex technical and organizational challenges.EHS&S supports Tesla's people and environment-focused decision making using actionable metrics, world-class resources, and exceptional talent. What You'll Do Build and lead the Megafactory Texas EHSteam-comprised ofEHSspecialists, engineers, technicians and associated roles-and integrate them effectively into site operations Sustain the ISO 14001/45001EHSManagement System elements through effective integration into new site Operations & Engineering activities. Develop new procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed and ensure site leadership is empowered to own and control their business' EHS impacts Serve as a Texas EHSecosystem leader, ensuring effective deployment of allEHSservices at Megafactory and associated facilities (such asEHSTraining, Industrial Hygiene, Onsite Medical, Emergency Response, Environmental Affairs) Analyze event trends and use risk-assessment methods to drive continuous improvements that safeguard the business from high severity safety, health and environmental impacts Facilitate learning from events and organizational feedback, fostering operational accountability for corrective and preventative actions that address system risks and not just individual behaviors Actively work as a key Management of Change stakeholder to ensure that production and factory changes result in either sustained or strengthened safeguards forsafety, health and environmental aspects Coach, mentor and support development ofEHSstaff with a one team approach What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience managing a team of individual contributors, driving exceptional outcomes and performance managing as appropriate 7-10+ years of experience as an environmental, health and/or safety professional focused on jointly maximizingEHSand business outcomes, preferably in battery/cell, advanced manufacturing, heavy chemical, oil & gas, semiconductors, or similar industries Proven ability to leadEHSprograms, engaging all levels of personnel and influencing/managing change effectively Proven understanding of safety, health and/or environmental measurement and control methods across design, commissioning and operations environments Comfortable using and learning a variety of software applications to fulfillEHSgoals; expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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