Tesla s Cell Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead a team through scoping, scheduling, execution, and close out of projects. This role ensures that installation methods and materials used are compliant with Tesla standards and the National Electrical Code prior to energization then performs post energization commissioning activities. In addition to strong project management skills, the ideal candidate will have a strong field intensive background with technical expertise in activities such as: design reviews, pre-energization inspections, post-energization testing, LOTOV/NFPA70E, and completions management. Candidate must have experience with both medium and low voltage power systems. Prior work in cleanroom environments such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and healthcare facilities is preferred. A successful candidate must have the ability to work independently, possess strong communication and coordination skills, be detail-oriented, and have availability/flexibility with working hours. They must be able to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with Tesla and contractor teams at various levels across the company. This role has a travel expectancy of 25%.
- Lead assigned projects and personnel to perform all commissioning phases from design, scoping, scheduling, execution, startup, to turnover
- Inspection/verification of electrical systems to ensure installations meet or exceed Tesla standards and NEC
- Develop commissioning plans, checklists, field reports, schedule, budget, coordinate temporary power, validate equipment settings, and technical tasks related to electrical commissioning
- Champion and enforce Tesla Safety standards for testing energized equipment and LOTOV procedures
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Coordinate and perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Maintain communications regarding schedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders
- Utilize completions management software such as CxAlloy to document progress and manage the punchlist
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering or commissioning experience with at least 5 years of project management experience
- Safety first mindset with expert level knowledge of LOTOV, MOC, and energization coordination for large-scale complex projects. Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, arc flash studies, and protection
- Ability to lead a team of technicians to meet project milestones
- Technical expertise with medium and low voltage switchgear, busways, emergency power cabling, protection relays, UPSs, VFDs, and other electrical systems. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills with electrical systems
- Competence reading of design drawings, submittals, P&ID's, SOW's, SLDs, QAQC reports, and equipment acceptance testing. Must have working knowledge of NETA standards
- Strong background in all aspects of scope management including, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
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)