Facilities  Electrician

A facilities maintenance electrician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems within Tesla R&D facilities, and this includes troubleshooting electrical issues, installing new wiring or fixtures, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. In addition to managing maintenance schedules, you will plan and execute complex electrical projects, collaborate with other departments, and provide expertise in troubleshooting intricate electrical issues. You will be part of a fast-paced, exciting environment where your passion for advancing energy sustainability and tackling complex challenges will be essential. A commitment to teamwork, excellence, and a positive attitude towards hard work is required. You must be willing to work across all our main East Bay and Peninsula locations.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install electrical equipment utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills

• Collaborate with the construction team to install power distribution systems, transformers, lighting, temporary construction power, and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC

• Operate, diagnose, analyze and repair industrial equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, pumps, chillers, air handling units, electric doors, overhead cranes and exhaust ventilation system

• Maintain and troubleshoot various electrical components

• Self-directed with the ability to be resourceful, plan and organize work

• Perform daily general maintenance duties such as preventive maintenance, trouble calls and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned

• Occasionally work on projects running conduit, pulling wire and connecting devices utilizing lifts and ladders

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a journeyman electrician in industrial or commercial settings

• Minimum 7+ years related work experience as an Industrial or Facilities electrician with ability to use hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment

• Proficiency in sizing conductors and conduits and using the NEC Code Book

• Experience in handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC; medium voltage experience is a plus

• Strong knowledge of switchgears, troubleshooting of motor controls, drives and electronic components

• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics; understanding of Drives and PLC is a plus

• Willingness to travel between all Bay Area R&D sites when necessary

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$38.48 - $54.76/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.