Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Job Category : Construction & Facilities

Location : AUSTIN, Texas

Req. ID : 226032

Job Type : Full-time

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What to Expect

Tesla is seeking to hire a Mechanical Commissioning Lead to join its Gigafactory Texas Commissioning team in Austin, TX. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals. Join us to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the commissioning mechanical team, including commissioning system owners and field execution supervision. Establish and implement project commissioning mechanical plan for each assigned scope. Must also be able to independently commission pumps, HVAC units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, etc.
• Integrate project, commissioning, and owner’s (Manufacturing / Operations / Facilities) requirements into the overall commissioning plan.
• Prepare an Execution Strategy and handover plan with CxAlloy Completion program and its Lead. Communicate through Project Organization.
• Verify Tesla codes, standards, and specifications are correctly implemented and followed during the execution of commissioning mechanical activities. Drives the preparation, materials, equipment needed for all initial commissioning activities projecting 3 months in advance. With QA team, assures commissioning mechanical team members are inspecting equipment prior to installation and addresses and holds others accountable for the established schedule and any delays affecting the commissioning mechanical team.
• Plan and execute mechanical commissioning schedule activities and develop a 3-week look ahead with vision to execute.
• Must have clear understanding of sequencing of systems needed to commission for Manufacturing / Operations / Facilities to start up and manufacturing to initiate production.
• Manage and bring awareness as part of the Project Management Team, commissioning risks. Manage commissioning cost. Submits funding request, rental equipment and material requests and maintains commissioning mechanical budget.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ten years engineering experience in mechanical building systems.
• Previous start-up and commissioning experience for manufacturing sites.

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.