Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Welding Quality Construction Manager

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in welding inspection and consulting on piping and mechanical equipment inspection for industrial construction projects.
Ability to independently lead field inspections, identify non-conformances, coordinate resolution with stakeholders, and prepare detailed technical reports.
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, welding symbols, material specifications, and applicable codes, including ASME B31.3 and AWS D1.1, and executing inspections on moderate-to-complex projects.
Strong technical knowledge of welding processes, mechanical piping, and related equipment installations.
OSHA 10 certification and current aerial man-lift certification.
Physical capability to perform extended field inspections, including standing, climbing, and working at height.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT Certified NDE/NDT Level II/III certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect and manage inspections of welds on mechanical piping, equipment, and HVAC systems from construction through handover, ensuring full code and specification compliance.
Identify deficiencies, defects, damages, and non-conformances, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for resolution.
Review design plans, PQR/WPS specifications, welding submittals, radiography films, and vendor documentation to verify alignment with applicable codes and standards.
Provide proactive technical feedback to engineers, construction team members, and contractors, and support Tesla welder qualification testing as required.
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and Tesla Construction team members to coordinate inspections, resolve concerns, and provide expert guidance.
Maintain organized records of welding documents, inspections, NCRs, and corrective actions per project documentation standards, and prepare professional inspection reports of findings and violations for the Project Team.
Lead continuous improvement of the quality welding program's processes as new project types and technologies are introduced.
Conduct hands-on field inspections, support welder qualification testing, manage non-destructive examination inspection vendors, and assist in developing engineering and construction welding solutions.
Review welding-specific documentation, create and log welding performance metrics, manage non-destructive examination vendor purchase orders, and advance welding quality program processes.

Desired Qualifications

OSHA 30 certification.
Experience in commercial and industrial projects, including manufacturing, data center, semiconductor, or clean-space projects.
API 570 (Piping Inspector) certification.
API 577 (Welding Inspection and Metallurgy) certification.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Austin, Texas
Requisition ID	289514
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Welding Quality Construction Manager to join our Quality Assurance team in support of our infrastructure construction projects. In this quality role, you will serve as the technical authority for welding compliance throughout the entire construction lifecycle from ground-breaking through commissioning handover. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent conducting hands-on inspections in the field, supporting welder qualification testing, managing NDE inspection vendors, and assisting in engineering/construction welding solutions requiring physical capability and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and project timelines. The remaining 40% of your time will be spent in the office reviewing welding specific documentation, creating/logging welding performance metrics, managing NDE vendor purchase orders, and further advancing our welding quality program processes. </p><p>You will work closely with contractors, engineers, construction, and project stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of structural integrity. Your expertise in welding codes, mechanical systems, and non-destructive evaluation methods will be critical to prevent, identifying and resolving non-conformance issues before they impact project delivery. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Inspect and manage inspections of welds on mechanical piping, equipment, and HVAC systems from construction through handover, ensuring full code and specification compliance
Identify deficiencies, defects, damages, and non-conformances, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for resolution
Review design plans, PQR/WPS specifications, welding submittals, radiography films, and vendor documentation to verify alignment with applicable codes and standards
Provide proactive technical feedback to engineers, construction team members, and contractors, and support Tesla welder qualification testing as required
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and Tesla Construction team members to coordinate inspections, resolve concerns, and provide expert guidance
Maintain organized records of welding documents, inspections, NCRs, and corrective actions per project documentation standards, and prepare professional inspection reports of findings and violations for the Project Team
Lead continuous improvement of the quality welding program's processes as new project types and technologies are introduced

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in welding inspection and consulting on piping and mechanical equipment inspection for industrial construction projects
Demonstrated ability to independently lead field inspections, identify non-conformances, coordinate resolution with stakeholders, and prepare detailed technical reports
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, welding symbols, material specifications, and applicable codes (ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1), with the ability to execute inspections on moderate-to-complex projects
Strong technical knowledge of welding processes, mechanical piping, and related equipment installations
OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred) and current aerial man-lift certification
Physical capability to perform extended field inspections, including standing, climbing, and working at height; experience in commercial and industrial projects (manufacturing, data center, semiconductor, or clean-space) highly preferred
Required certification: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT Certified NDE/NDT Level II/III; preferred (not required): API 570 (Piping Inspector) and API 577 (Welding Inspection and Metallurgy)

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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