Tesla is seeking a skilled Gas & Chemical Engineer to join the Facilities team at Gigafactory Texas. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities - Experience with gas and chemical system operations including systems monitoring, sustaining operations, maintenance, and process/equipment improvements
- Review/analyze data and monitor equipment to identify trends and ensure processes are running within specifications
- Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
- Evaluation of process requirements and specification of new gas and chemical delivery systems as required. Future scenario planning support including infrastructure budgeting and schedule forecasting, utilization and capacity data analysis
- Coordinate commissioning of equipment and facilities, operating philosophy, and overall control. Develop and execute pre-startup and operation procedures, process and equipment
- Confirm operational 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
- Responsible for ensuring the satisfactory completion of commissioning of systems in terms of quality of work and schedule
- Preparing proposals for modifications of facilities, control & safety schemes and process operating parameters to enhance safety, reliability and process performance
- Interface/coordinate with Design teams to review and determine opportunities to improve the systems designs at different design stages
- Participate in Process Hazard reviews and analysis including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies and responsible for actions close-out
Requirements - Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering equivalent experience
- At least 4 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 for 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
Compensation and Benefits 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
