Construction Safety Specialist, Self Perform Mechanical

What to Expect

The Construction Safety Specialist – Self Perform Mechanical
will serve as the dedicated safety resource for Tesla’s in-house (self-perform)
mechanical construction team. This role is responsible for ensuring that
mechanical work activities are performed safely and in compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Construction Safety:

Specialist will partner closely with mechanical superintendents, foremen, and
craft to build a world-class mechanical work culture through field presence,
hazard recognition, coaching, training, AI utilization, and program development
and implementation. This position reports to the Construction Safety Manager
and requires 30-40% travel across North America.

What You’ll Do

• Provide dedicated safety oversight of self-perform
  mechanical work activities including but not limited to process piping
  fabrication and installation, HVAC system fabrication and installations,
  utility piping, welding, brazing, soldering, threading, grooving, and flange-up
  work
• Serve as Tesla’s safety resource for self-perform mechanical
  crews, providing real-time guidance on OSHA and Tesla-specific mechanical
  safety requirements
• Review and validate pressure testing procedures and safety
  plans for hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of piping systems, ensuring proper
  barricading, pressure relief, personnel exclusion zones, and test medium
  requirements are established
• Monitor safe rigging and material handling practices for
  heavy mechanical lifts including pipe spools, valves, mechanical equipment, air
  handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and rooftop units, ensuring
  compliance with Tesla’s critical lift program
• Conduct project walks focused on safe work practices;
  perform coaching conversations with workers when corrections are required
• Review Pre-Work Risk Assessments (PWRAs), Pre-Task Plans
  (PTPs) and Method of Procedures (MOPs) to ensure tasks, hazards, and
  mitigations are in alignment with the work being performed in the field
• Present material and information to the Tesla construction
  management team and self-perform leadership during safety meetings, toolbox
  talks, and stand-downs and be a resource to the management team for guidance,
  assistance and directions regarding EHS requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 3-5 yrs of hands-on experience building high-tech
  infrastructure and operational facilities (Automotive, tool/equipment
  installation, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
• CSP or CHST preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing fall
  protection plans and critical lift plans
• Background in electrical power distribution systems
  including medium/high voltage switchgear, transformers, bus duct, MCCs,
  panelboards, and temporary power systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA, UBC, ISO, ANSI, NFPA, ASME,
• ASHRAE, GB, codes
• Ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation
  diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, mechanical plans, and construction
  drawings