Maintenance PPM Planner & Coordinator, Cathode Manufacturing

Tesla

Austin, Texas Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Job Description

Description:
The Maintenance PPM Coordinator leads the planning, execution, and improvement of the Cathode Materials’ Preventative Maintenance Program. Successfully managing this critical program enables the organization to proactively address equipment issues and avoid undesired and costly downtime. The PPM Coordinator will work closely with the Maintenance Spares Team and Scheduler, production teams, and maintenance technicians on a regular basis. This role will also update equipment files and records, preventative maintenance strategies, previous repairs plans, operating procedures, control narratives, and general maintenance and operational documentation to be properly sorted in the Maintenance and Operations department’s SharePoint.

Responsibilities:
Evaluation of PM Schedules in Cathode’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) EAM for clear objectives, materials and tools required, and execution details
Ensure all PMs are appropriately planned, kitted, and executed on a monthly basis to hit the organization’s PM Completion KPI metrics
Interface and communicate with various layers of leadership, highlighting status of PM/Work Order status and articulate risks or obstacles ahead of time to avoid overdue PMs
Consolidate and organize equipment records, electrical one and multiline drawings, inspection records, previous repair plans and compliance related documentation in the department’s SharePoint file structure
Develop detailed work packages for efficient field execution, inclusive of cost & resource estimates, material procurement, and QA/QC requirements for base maintenance as well as planned outages
Track appropriate deferrals and ensure PM Work Orders are updated with appropriate closure text
Manage SharePoint file structures for both the operations and maintenance teams

Requirements:
5+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment, with experience supporting maintenance organizations in the development and execution of detailed job plans
Basic understanding of process instrumentation (e.g. flow, temperature, and pressure transmitters), rotating equipment, mechanical precision, and electrical distribution systems
Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve, with demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel and Word) and previous exposure to SAP, EAM, or similar CMMS

Essential Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, and stand for extended periods
Prepared to use a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) on a regular basis to conduct field walks

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

Required Skills
manufacturing preventive maintenance KPIs leadership compliance procurement quality assurance process improvement written communication PowerPoint Excel SAP compensation
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