Gas & Chemical Engineer, Facilities

Tesla is seeking a skilled engineer to join its Facilities Operations team at Gigafactory Texas.

• Integrate and standardize best safety practices for all chemical distribution systems
• Gas/chemical equipment and systems monitoring, including sustaining operations, maintenance, and process/equipment improvements
• Review/analyze data and monitor equipment to identify trends and ensure processes are running within specifications
• Evaluation of process requirements and specification of new gas and chemical delivery systems as required
• Daily interface with engineering and production providing technical support, supply issue resolution, and gas & chemical stops and starts as required
• Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
• Future scenario planning support including infrastructure budget and schedule forecasting, utilization and capacity data analysis, and reporting
• Project management for design, budget, contractor selection, mechanical & electrical construction, equipment installation, commissioning & qualification of new gas and chemical systems
• Developing and executing pre-startup and operation procedures, process and equipment
• Performing system based walkdowns. Creating, reviewing and clearing system punch list report
• Confirm operations readiness and assurance issues between operations personnel and construction/commissioning personnel. Interface and provide clarification and guidance and technical support to construction and commissioning teams
• Preparing proposals for modifications of facilities, control & safety schemes and process operating parameters to enhance safety, reliability and process performance
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or evidence of exceptional experience
• At least 1 years of gas and chemical systems operations experience; semiconductor facility, refining or battery manufacturing facility support preferred
• Hazardous production material (HPM) expertise
• Strong data and system analysis
• Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
• High tolerance of change
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience with design and installation of gas and chemical equipment, including piping systems and facility support equipment
• Experience commissioning and conducting performance testing of complex systems
• Experience in managing and leading projects including design/specification, bidding, and field coordination

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