Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Industrial Electrical Engineering Technician - Facilities

ElectricalUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have at least 5 years of related work experience as an industrial or commercial electrician.
Knowledge of hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment specific to data center applications.
Proficiency in sizing conductors and conduits and using the National Electrical Code Book for electrical work within a data center.
Experience with electrical systems spanning 24 VDC to 120/277–480/4160/25 kV AC, including troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components in data centers.
Ability to install electrical equipment and perform circuit modifications in a data center environment, and interpret electrical prints and schematics to ensure proper installation and modification of electrical systems.
Ability to work physically demanding shifts for up to 12 hours a day; stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day over varied and uneven terrain; frequently lift, push, and carry up to 35 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs; and frequently bend, lift, reach, stoop, lie down, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Ability to detect issues in work processes and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and reflective vest, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate medium-voltage energization activities, including vendor meetings, equipment inspections, documentation reviews, and switching procedures.
Evaluate protective settings and system parameters to ensure proper functionality and protection.
Collaborate with operations, construction, engineering, quality assurance, and facilities teams to support commissioning activities and resolve electrical issues.
Provide technical guidance and share lessons learned with construction and design teams regarding modeling and utility routing.
Lead commissioning and startup of electrical systems from medium voltage up to 25 kV through low voltage, coordinating with third-party vendors and manufacturers.
Perform system handover walks, track and close open issues, and ensure complete documentation turnover to operations and maintenance teams.
Troubleshoot variable-frequency drives, switchgear, and motors from 120 V to 25 kV, and work at heights using lifts.
Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to plan, install, troubleshoot, and modify electrical systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in data center or critical infrastructure maintenance is preferred but not required.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	272713
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in electrical construction commissioning with a strong emphasis on electrical acceptance testing & turnover acceptance at Gigafactory Texas. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the successful transition of electrical systems from construction to operational status, ensuring assets meet safety, performance, and Tesla Specifications.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate medium voltage energization activities, including vendor meetings, equipment inspections, documentation reviews, and switching procedures
Evaluate protective settings and system parameters to ensure proper functionality and protection
Collaborate with operations, construction, engineering, QA, and facilities teams to support commissioning activities and resolve electrical issues
Provide technical guidance and share lessons learned with construction and design teams regarding modeling and utility routing
Lead commissioning and startup of all electrical systems from medium voltage (up to 25kV) to low voltage, including coordination with 3rd party vendors and manufacturers.
Perform system handover walks, track and close open issues, and ensure complete turnover of documentation to operations and maintenance teams
Troubleshoot VFDs, switchgear, and motors (120V–25kV) and work from heights using lifts
Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to plan, install, troubleshoot, and modify electrical systems

Job Requirements

Must have a minimum of 5+ years related work experience as an Industrial or Commercial Electrician, experience in data center or critical infrastructure maintenance is preferred but not required
Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment specific to data center applications
Proficiency in sizing conductors, conduits, and using the NEC Code Book for electrical work within a data center
Experience with electrical systems spanning from 24VDC to 120/277-480/4160/25kV AC, with a strong background in troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components in data centers.
Ability to install electrical equipment and perform circuit modifications within a data center environment, interpret electrical prints and schematics, ensuring proper installation and modification of electrical systems
Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management; must demonstrate a high degree of initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics, ensuring proper installation and modification of electrical systems

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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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