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Construction Safety Specialist, Self Perform CSA

Tesla Motors, Inc.
96,000 - 162,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Jun 06, 2026
What to Expect

The Construction Safety Specialist - Self Perform CSA will
serve as the dedicated safety resource for Tesla's in-house (self-perform)
civil, structural, and architectural construction teams. This role is
responsible for ensuring that CSA work activities are performed safely and in
compliance with OSHA, ACI, AISC, and all applicable federal, state, and local
regulations. The Construction Safety Specialist will partner closely with CSA
superintendents, foremen, and craft workers to build a world-class CSA 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
  • Oversee self-performed CSA work safety, including but not
    limited to excavation, trenching, grading, utility installation, masonry and
    foundation activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
  • Oversee safety for work including metal panels, interior
    framing, drywall, flooring, and finish trades ensuring compliance with fall
    protection, access planning, and hazard controls
  • Serve as Tesla's safety resource for self-perform CSA crews,
    providing real-time guidance on OSHA and Tesla-specific CSA safety requirements
  • Enforce safety measures for silica-generating tasks, fall
    hazards, chemical exposures, and interior construction activities, including
    dust control, hot work safety, material handling, and multi-trade coordination
    to mitigate respiratory, fall, and fire risks
  • 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
  • Degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred, or
    equivalent experience
  • 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 excavation
    safety programs, fall protection plans, critical lift plans, scaffold programs,
    and hot work permit programs
  • Background in heavy civil, structural steel, concrete,
    masonry, roofing, and building envelope construction methods and associated
    hazards
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, UBC, ISO, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, GB,
    codes
  • Ability to read and interpret civil site plans, structural
    drawings, architectural plans, and construction specifications

Compensation and Benefits
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
    Expected Compensation
    $96,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay 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.

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