Tesla, Inc

Facilities Gas & Chemical Engineer, Powertrain

Tesla, Inc$70K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2-3+ years in gas & chemical systems operations, preferably in semiconductor, refining, or battery facilities
  • Experience with the gas & chemical system project cycle from design to startup
  • Familiarity with process hazard reviews, including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies
  • Proficient in root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and SPC
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts to enhance safety, reliability, and operability of gas & chemical systems
  • Manage and implement corrective action plans for system repairs and modifications
  • Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines and local/federal regulations
  • Collaborate with design teams to ensure effective system design and operation
  • Oversee system start-up and handover processes post-construction
  • Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within production and maintenance processes
  • Support operational process issues in a 24/7 production environment

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family planning benefits including fertility and adoption support
  • No-cost dental and vision plans with comprehensive coverage
  • Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase plans
  • Paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays
  • Childcare support resources and parenting assistance
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and legal services
  • Employee wellness programs and perks
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Gas & Chemical Engineer to support the facilities gas and chemical systems across Tesla's Giga Nevada Campus. This individual will play a critical role in managing and owning all systems by developing projects to improve system energy consumption, reliability and driving operational and system efficiencies.

Responsibilities
  • Lead efforts to identify system improvements and equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability of the gas & chemical systems
  • Manage, generate, and implement corrective action plans for system repairs, replacements, and modifications
  • Drive compliance with local and federal regulations, site and corporate Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines
  • Act as facilities gas & chemical system subject matter expert and collaborate with design and construction team to ensure reliable system design and operation
  • Manage system start-up and handover process post construction and commissioning
  • Develop and successfully implement operational procedures, alarm management, capacity and demand management, maintenance planning and execution, safe practices are followed, best practices are shared and implemented among the facilities teams
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts within the team in terms of production, cost, efficiency, reliability, quality, 5S, and environmental issues
  • Effectively respond and support facilities operational process issues in a 24/7 production environment


Requirements
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 or more years of gas & chemical systems operations experience; semiconductor facility, refining, or battery manufacturing facility support preferred
  • Experience with gas & chemical system full project cycle, including developing design basis, development of sequence of operations, commissioning sequence planning, system testing, and startup
  • Some experience in process hazard reviews and analysis including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies and responsible for actions close-out
  • Must be well versed in root cause analysis methodologies, failure mode analysis and SPC
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and under adverse conditions
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization


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)
  • 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

    About Tesla, Inc

    Tesla Motors specializes in developing a full range of electric vehicles. Tesla Motors was started by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and strives to create a revolution and accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), which are transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster.

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    Learn more about Tesla, Inc
    Size
    70,757 employees
    Market Cap
    $350.6 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $690 million
    Founded
    2003
    5 Year Trend
    +50.4%
    Revenue
    $31.5 billion
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