Facilities Commissioning & Start Up Electrician

Tesla

Brookshire, Texas Posted October 27, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
As a Commissioning and Start-up Electrician, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring the reliability and safety of the electrical systems that support critical facility infrastructure. This role involves hands-on work, where you will actively engage in commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems. You'll work closely with Construction, Commissioning, Facilities Operations and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality electrical services, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the facility.

Responsibilities:
Perform pre-energization checks on newly constructed electrical systems
Perform troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of electrical equipment to support the facility's critical infrastructure
Collaborate with other electricians to install electrical systems, including panels, circuits, lighting, and commercial equipment, following construction documents and verbal instructions
Diagnose and repair electrical components such as contactors, relays, motors, and motor controls to ensure continuous operation of facility systems
Conduct detailed testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including relay controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, and motor circuits using standard electrical testing methods
Install and connect electrical systems, such as motor feeders, junction boxes, and distribution systems, ensuring all work complies with codes and standards
Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts, to perform electrical tasks at various heights and locations within the facility

Requirements:
Strong knowledge of Control of Hazardous Energy policies (Lock Out / Tag Out)
Understanding of electrical principles and theories, including voltage and current
Ability to work at high elevations and read electrical schematics and proficiency in basic mathematics and electrical testing
Commissioning and troubleshooting experience in Low Voltage systems. Medium voltage experience is preferred but not required
Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70e, OSHA)
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and lift at least 10-20 lbs. regularly
Familiarity with protection relays, breaker trip settings, and electrical testing equipment

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
electrical installation troubleshooting collaboration testing Hugging Face technical drawings
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