In-Demand Sr. ehs specialist, commercial energy Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Tesla is building the largest electric vehicle charging network in Australia and New Zealand, and we need an EHS professional who wants to be at the centre of it. This role owns the safety and environmental programme for our Charging organisation across ANZ, covering Supercharging, Destination Charging, future charging products, and Amenities from initial design through construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. You will work alongside engineers, project managers, and contractors in the field - shaping how charging infrastructure is built and operated safely, while keeping pace with one of the fastest-moving product roadmaps in the energy sector

What You'll Do

Partner with charging project teams to integrate EHS requirements across the full construction lifecycle, from site design and permitting through commissioning and handover
Manage contractor safety performance across multiple concurrent construction sites, including pre-qualification, onboarding, site audits, and corrective action follow-through
Conduct risk assessments and safety reviews for new charging products, equipment installations, and site layouts as the product roadmap evolves
Develop and maintain EHS procedures and safe work methods specific to charging infrastructure, including high-voltage electrical systems, civil works, and public-facing installations
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to embed safety-by-design principles into new Supercharger, Destination Charging, future charging products, and Amenities projects
Lead event learning reviews, identify contributing factors and system improvements, and communicate learnings across the charging organisation
Monitor and maintain compliance with Australian and New Zealand EHS regulatory requirements, including WHS legislation, electrical safety codes, and environmental obligations
Analyse EHS data and field observations to identify trends, prioritise risk reduction efforts, and report performance to regional leadership

What You'll Bring

Minimum 5 years of experience in EHS roles supporting construction, infrastructure, or field-based operations
Demonstrated experience managing contractor safety across multiple concurrent work sites
Working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and relevant electrical safety standards
Experience conducting risk assessments, safety reviews, and event learning reviews
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to influence site teams, project managers, and senior leadership
Willingness to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand, up to 40%
Current Australian driver's licence

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
Experience in energy infrastructure, electrical installations, or high-voltage environments
Familiarity with construction phases from design through commissioning

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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