Sr EHS Specialist, Construction

Sr EHS Specialist, Construction – Energy Infrastructure Join to apply for the Sr EHS Specialist, Construction – Energy Infrastructure role at Tesla. This position is based in the UK (London) or France (Paris) and requires regional travel (up to 40%) with occasional global trips. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Dutch, or German is highly desirable. What To Expect The Sr EHS Specialist drives process excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction across Tesla's commercial, industrial, and utility deployments in the EMEA region. Reporting to the EHS Director, Energy and Charging, the specialist ensures world‑class standards by interfacing with regional leadership, engineering teams, regulatory bodies, front‑line operations, contractors, and cross‑functional partners to support continuous improvement in design, deployment, and operations. What You'll Do Serve as a key EHS advisor to energy leadership, project/construction managers, front‑line staff, and contractors, providing education, tools, and support to enable effective EHS execution and foster a culture of safety. Identify, elevate, and mitigate key EHS risks and compliance issues across all phases of operations, ensuring risks are managed through proactive field observations, assurance activities, and stakeholder collaboration. Act as an electrical and EHS technical expert for legal compliance and risk management in design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of energy infrastructure. Conduct training sessions, inspections, event learnings, and emergency preparedness initiatives to influence daily operations and drive EHS improvements aligned with Tesla's vision and values for sustainable energy. Respond to EHS events by analyzing root causes, developing preventative actions, and promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles in collaboration with management and teams. Identify operational gaps and lead creative EHS solutions, including electrical safety aspects, through cross‑functional teamwork and innovative problem solving. Facilitate EHS meetings to share improvements, learnings, and performance metrics, while actively engaging in field activities to empower teams and minimize risks. Oversee contractual EHS deliverables, draft and review legal documents, and ensure pre‑construction compliance with EMEA regulations (e.g., CDM 2015, EU‑OSHA Directives 89/391/EEC, 92/57/EEC), facilitating seamless handoffs to construction and operational EHS teams. Play a key role in contractor management within EMEA, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and EHS alignment using Tesla’s workforce management system. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP) highly preferred. 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in construction, EPC, or renewable energy projects, with proven expertise in EMEA regulations and fast‑paced environments. In‑depth knowledge of European EHS regulations (e.g., CDM 2015, EU Directives) and familiarity with global standards (e.g., ISO 45001), with strong skills in document preparation, managing contractual deliverables, and collaborating with project and legal teams. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite (including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, globally expanding organization using a 'first‑principles' approach to innovation and safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr