Industrial Hygienist, R&D

About the role

Industrial Hygienist, R&D | Tesla (Environmental, Health, Safety & Security)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 282803 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The EHS Chemical Risk and Design and Engineering team is at the forefront of partnering company-wide to innovate the future of Tesla. This position will work with many industry leaders in many areas, from designing the next Gigafactory to mitigating risk with cutting-edge battery chemistries. The ideal candidate will consist of providing industrial hygiene and chemical risk expertise to influence design processes.

They will assist with research laboratories, manage the implementation of Tesla’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, and oversee/conduct sampling and exposure assessments. Standards and program management for R&D will include respiratory protection, hearing conservation, radiation safety, laser safety and others.

What You'll Do

• Directly responsible for the review of new and existing R&D designs in multi-use spaces, and directly responsible for providing IH guidance and the anticipation, recognition, and control of occupational hazards
• Directly responsible for managing the R&D IH program. Demonstrated ability to review equipment and process designs and provide valuable input to control and mitigate occupational hazards
• Conducting health risk assessments and providing controls recommendations as needed
• Implementation of the many facets of Tesla’s Chemical Hygiene Plan at R&D spaces across Tesla
• Review of chemicals and assessment of their use through SDS, process evaluation
• Reviewing chemicals used/proposed for Tesla’s laboratories and provide recommendations for safe usage
• Manage existing programs such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, radiation safety, laser safety, and others, at all R&D sites

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Toxicology, Engineering, Chemistry, or Safety or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, experience with IH databases
• Experience with operation of medical surveillance and related programs including respirator medical clearance, audiometry, and substance-specific examinations
• 2+ years of experience as an industrial hygienist or EHS professional
• CIH preferred, but not necessary. General foundational knowledge of applicable laws and standards (OSHA, Cal-OSHA, German MAK standards, ACGIH standards, NIOSH standards, etc.) required
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, and ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally across engineering, research scientists, legal counsel and business leaders

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$80,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.