Sr. EHS Specialist, Energy & Service – Tesla – Mississauga, ON

Tesla is seeking a Sr. EHS Specialist, Energy & Service to join its team in Mississauga, Ontario. This is a senior-level role within Tesla’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) function, focused on driving regulatory compliance, electrical safety excellence, and risk reduction across Residential and Commercial Service operations in the New York region. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager, Energy & Charging Service NAM, this position plays a critical part in shaping how Tesla delivers safe, world-class energy storage and EV charging solutions.

The day-to-day work blends field presence with strategic advisory responsibilities. You’ll be working alongside senior regional leaders, front-line operational staff, contracting partners, and cross-functional teams — conducting audits, responding to EHS events, and developing safety programs that align with Tesla’s vision. Regional travel is required given the geographic scope of the role.

About the Role: Sr. EHS Specialist, Energy & Service

This position demands a technically strong EHS professional with deep expertise in electrical safety standards, OSHA compliance, and energy storage systems. You’ll serve as a key technical advisor across all phases of product deployment — from design and installation through commissioning, operation, and maintenance — ensuring that EHS management plans are adhered to and that non-conformances are escalated and resolved effectively.

Beyond compliance, this role is about building a strong safety culture. You’ll lead EHS meetings, conduct learning-focused field observations, and actively educate and empower teams to minimize risk. Applying Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, you’ll help Tesla’s operations teams develop preventative actions and continuously improve how they work safely in complex, fast-moving environments.

Benefits and Salary

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. While specific compensation details for this role were not listed in the posting, Tesla is known for providing competitive total compensation that includes health and wellness benefits, employee equity opportunities, and a range of perks aligned with its mission-driven culture.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be at the intersection of technical expertise and operational leadership. From conducting field audits to advising senior business leaders, every responsibility contributes to reducing risk and embedding a culture of safety across Tesla’s energy and service operations.

• Advise Tesla Energy business leaders, associates, EHS members, and contractors on all EHS matters as a trusted technical resource
• Conduct learning-focused field observations and assurance activities, documenting findings and collaborating with supervisors and operations teams to identify improvement opportunities
• Apply electrical and EHS technical expertise to ensure legal compliance and risk management across all product deployment phases, including safe design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
• Oversee adherence to EHS management plans by site leads and area managers; conduct regular audits of risk assessments and evaluate PPE and safety equipment adequacy
• Investigate EHS events, analyse root causes, and develop preventative actions while promoting Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles
• Identify operational gaps and develop creative EHS solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, covering electrical and other safety aspects
• Lead EHS meetings to communicate improvements, performance metrics, and learnings; educate and empower teams on EHS concepts in the field

Requirements / Skills

Tesla is looking for a well-rounded EHS professional who combines technical depth in electrical safety with strong interpersonal and project management skills. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to everything they do.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive EHS experience in large-scale organizations, with a background in EHS, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience in electric power generation, transmission, storage, or distribution industries; detailed knowledge of lithium-ion battery storage is a strong asset
• Proficiency in OSHA safety program development and a deep understanding of electrical standards including NFPA 70-E, IEEE, and NEC, with hands-on experience working with energized equipment in industrial settings
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to interact effectively across senior management, regulators, frontline workers, and third-party clients
• Proven project management ability in complex, multidisciplinary assignments, including experience developing and delivering EHS training programs
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite and demonstrated ability to apply governmental and regulatory EHS regulations across varied operational settings

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the official link below to submit your application through Tesla’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to reflect your EHS and electrical safety experience before submitting.

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