Industrial Hygienist, Manufacturing

Tesla's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team is looking for an Industrial Hygienist to support Gigafactory Nevada - the production hub for Tesla's battery cells, drive units and energy storage products. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health hazards across a complex, high-throughput manufacturing environment.

You will serve as the subject matter expert for industrial hygiene at the Nevada campus, partnering closely with operations, engineering and EHS leadership to build and sustain a proactive occupational health program that protects our workforce and supports Tesla's mission.

• Lead and manage the industrial hygiene program for Gigafactory Nevada, including exposure assessment, hazard identification and risk prioritization across manufacturing, maintenance and support operations
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative exposure monitoring programs for chemical, physical and biological agents; interpret results against applicable OELs (OSHA PELs, ACGIH TLVs, EPA NCELs and Nevada OSHA limits)
• Evaluate and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls and PPE in compliance with the hierarchy of controls
• Manage core IH compliance programs including respiratory protection, hearing conservation and chemical management
• Partner with engineering and operations teams during new process introductions and facility modifications to proactively identify and mitigate IH hazards
• Develop and deliver IH-related training programs (e.g., HazCom/GHS, respiratory protection, heat illness prevention); manage IH data, sampling records and technical reporting to support incident investigations and corrective actions
• Serve as a resource and mentor to IH Technicians, junior Industrial Hygienists and EHS generalists on the Nevada campus

• Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential preferred, or active candidacy with CIH achieved within 12 months of hire
• 3-5 years of progressive industrial hygiene experience, preferably in large-scale manufacturing, chemical processing or battery/energy technology environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910), Nevada OSHA regulations, ACGIH TLVs and NIOSH guidelines
• Demonstrated experience with exposure assessment methodologies, respiratory protection, hearing conservation and chemical hygiene programs
• Proficiency with IH data management tools and EHS management systems (e.g., MyEHS, Cority or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations; strong project management skills in fast-paced environments

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