Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Construction Superintendent - Instrumentation & Controls

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of Instrumentation and Controls Construction or equivalent field experience.
Knowledge of P&IDs, instrument lists, cable and conduit schedules, manufacturer wiring diagrams, and technical controls specifications.
Experience with control valve installations, tubing sizing, pneumatic or electric actuator selection, body styles, troubleshooting, maintenance, and PLC integration.
Experience with analyzers, gas detectors, calibration, installation and commissioning, sensor troubleshooting, safety system integration such as SIS, and hazardous area compliance under ATEX/NEC.
Ability to understand electrical schematics, power distribution, and hazardous area classifications.
Strong understanding of NEMA standards for control panels and NEC standards for field wiring.
Familiarity with PLC architecture, networking, and panel wiring; Siemens PLC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review contract drawings for technical accuracy and alignment with field conditions.
Collaborate with construction managers, engineers, and contractors to plan and execute controls fieldwork, ensuring schedule, budget, and compliance with Tesla/OSHA standards.
Coordinate with suppliers on material procurement, delivery timelines, hardware needs, dispute resolution, and project delivery.
Ensure proper installation of field instruments, control valves, devices, panels including PLCs, life safety systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation according to design drawings and schedules.
Oversee setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and handover of field control systems, including wiring, sensors, valves, and hardware, to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
Work with the Tesla QA team to inspect completed work, verify system integrations, and document activities including as-built drawings and CxAlloy checklists.
Provide field support during system outages and failovers, and collaborate on preventive maintenance schedules and upgrade recommendations.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	268944
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Construction Superintendent, Instrumentation and Controls will be responsible for supervising the Installation of Instrumentation and Controls Construction scopes in our Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. We have very tight schedules with the goal of making our team efficient and effective while our factory is developed.

Job Responsibilities

Review contract drawings for technical accuracy and alignment with field conditions
Collaborate with construction managers, engineers, and contractors to plan and execute controls fieldwork, ensuring schedule, budget, and compliance with Tesla/OSHA standards
Coordinate with suppliers on material procurement, delivery timelines, hardware needs, dispute resolution, and seamless project delivery
Ensure proper installation of field instruments, control valves, devices, panels (including PLCs), life safety systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation per design drawings and schedules
Oversee setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and handover of field control systems (wiring, sensors, valves, hardware) to minimize downtime and optimize performance
Work with Tesla QA team to inspect completed work, verify system integrations, and document activities including as-built drawings and CxAlloy checklists
Provide field support during system outages/failovers and collaborate on preventive maintenance schedules and upgrade recommendations

Job Requirements

8+ years of Instrumentation and Controls Construction or equivalent field experience
Knowledge of P&IDs, instrument lists, cable/conduit schedules, manufacturer wiring diagrams, and technical controls specifications
Experience with control valve installations, tubing sizing, actuator selection (pneumatic/electric), body styles, troubleshooting, maintenance, and PLC integration
Experience with analyzers, gas detectors, calibration, installation/commissioning, sensor troubleshooting, safety system integration (e.g., SIS), and hazardous area compliance (ATEX/NEC)
Ability to understand electrical schematics, power distribution, and hazardous area classifications
Strong understanding of NEMA standards for control panels and NEC standards for field wiring
Familiarity with PLC architecture, networking, and panel wiring (Siemens PLC knowledge a plus)

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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