Job Title:
Drug & Alcohol Program Specialist
Company: Tesla
Location: Fremont, CA
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
What to Expect The Drug & Alcohol Program Specialist will contribute to the ongoing success and implementation of Tesla's Substance Abuse and Testing Policy. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day case management and coordination of testing and program needs. The role will be cross-functional in nature and the candidate must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment with flexible shifts. The ideal candidate will serve as an internal resource for inquiries regarding the substance abuse program and an external resource to third party vendors and customers. Role will sit onsite in Fremont, CA and travel in-state 15-25% each month. This position will require consistent midday shifts and occasionally flexibility to different shifts based on business needs. What You'll Do * Oversee the daily coordination of drug and alcohol testing for multiple sites by making timely notifications to management and 3rd party vendors * Coordinate drug and alcohol testing by providing escorts of employees by both foot and vehicle * Accurately maintain and monitor record keeping systems for drug and alcohol related events and incidents * Prepare reports and audits on a weekly basis and pivot to other projects as needed * Lead recurrent trainings for both new hires, employees, and supervisors to promote education and increase awareness of the drug and alcohol program * Liaison with third party vendors and Medical Review Officers (MROs) providing guidance and responses aligned with internal policies and processes * Serve as an internal subject matter expert providing guidance and interpretation of Federal, State, and Company regulations and policies to employees, leaders, and other internal stakeholders What You'll Bring * Familiar with the administration and enforcement of safety, security, and or substance abuse policies * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) * Experience and ability to work within the manufacturing/production environment, handling high volume, complex case management * Attention to detail and commitment to quality * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including effective presentation skills * Valid driver's license required to be able to operate assigned fleet * Ability to walk and/or stand for 8-10 hour shifts 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 $88,000 - $132,000/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. 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