Facilities Operator, Facilities

Description:
A Tesla Gigafactory Facilities Operator has the responsibility to monitor and operate critical facilities equipment to ensure uninterrupted production. The operator is also responsible for ensuring all facilities equipment is operating in the most efficient manner possible to ensure that Tesla facilities meet aggressive safety, efficiency and sustainability standards that exceed industry standards.

As a Tesla Gigafactory Operator, you will have the opportunity to operate and develop one of the largest and most sophisticated operating manufacturing facilities in the world. You will have the opportunity to assist in driving towards world-class energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact through smart, ingenious operational philosophies and unprecedented operational flexibility. Tesla operators will work closely with system experts to continuously develop and improve state-of-the-art systems that will help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor the operation of all HVAC equipment, hydronic systems to include chilled, heating and heat recovery water systems, compressed air, medium voltage electrical distribution, chemical refining, chemical delivery and chemical recovery systems
Start and stop equipment as well as maintain facility operation through control software
Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and sustaining operations. Perform routine operator rounds of equipment and systems
Troubleshoot operational parameters that fall outside of normal operating parameters
Utilize control systems to monitor equipment within the factory and verify recent trends. Improve the reliability of equipment and systems through collaboration with teammates and facilities engineers
Work from schematics, piping and instrument diagrams, layouts, plans, and written/verbal instructions
Required to work with and around hazardous areas and hazardous chemicals and materials. Implement and sustain standard organizational practices and adhere to 5S practices. Champion and observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks

Requirements:
Must understand basic mechanical and electrical system operations. Experience with chemical handling and electrical distribution is desired
Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn. Multitasks and adapts to constant change. Must be adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working in a high pace environment
Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information. Able to use Microsoft Office software
2 years of college/technical school or equivalent work experience. Applicable documented Training and/or Certifications a plus

Essential Physcial Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation & 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