Mechanical Engineer, Plant Operations

Tesla • Fremont, CA

6d • $92,720 - $159,600

About The Position

The ideal candidate has experience in managing facilities operations, as well as a background in design, engineering, commissioning, and operation of HVAC Systems. Responsible for operation and maintenance of critical assets – HVAC system, boilers, chilled water system and dust collectors. Prior experience maintaining cooling towers and compressors considered added advantage. Responsible for ensuring the performance of equipment through the facility by driving the execution and quality of projects to maintain the system working as intended. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance is required.
Operational engineering support to become the subject matter expert on stationary equipment.
Strong knowledge of air-handlers, make-up air units, VFDs, boilers and exhaust fans, compressors, cooling towers, boilers, chillers and centrifugal pumps
Facility systems capacity planning, including the creation of system capacity trends
Work with a team of maintenance technicians to maintain, operate, diagnose, analyze and repair facilities equipment including boilers, chillers, air handling units, dehumidifiers, VAV systems, cooling towers and exhaust ventilation
Ensure all operations are executed with highest level of planning and safety to prevent injuries and downtime
Oversee the installation or repair of various facilities infrastructure or equipment including ductwork, piping, exhaust, wiring and HVAC
Perform audits and studies of existing systems to determine upgrades, lead condition assessments of existing mechanical systems; create & modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Develop project justification packages for new and existing mechanical systems, incorporating ROI, total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and schedule impact analyses.
Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot and investigate equipment or system issues, providing engineering support to resolve operational challenges efficiently
Work closely with the Design team as required to provide facilities planning and support for retrofits or expansions of manufacturing areas; knowledge working on electrical and controls systems

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experinence
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in any combination of design, construction, commissioning, or maintenance in a manufacturing or equivalent environment
• Through knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems including air-handlers, make-up air units, VFDs, boilers, cooling towers, compressors, chillers and exhaust fans
• Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
• Strong data and system analysis
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Intermediate project management skills
• Proven ability to work in a large, complex environment where you must adapt to meet company needs
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance is required.
• Strong knowledge of air-handlers, make-up air units, VFDs, boilers and exhaust fans, compressors, cooling towers, boilers, chillers and centrifugal pumps
• knowledge working on electrical and controls systems

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience maintaining cooling towers and compressors considered added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of critical assets – HVAC system, boilers, chilled water system and dust collectors
• Ensuring the performance of equipment through the facility by driving the execution and quality of projects to maintain the system working as intended
• Operational engineering support to become the subject matter expert on stationary equipment
• Facility systems capacity planning, including the creation of system capacity trends
• Work with a team of maintenance technicians to maintain, operate, diagnose, analyze and repair facilities equipment including boilers, chillers, air handling units, dehumidifiers, VAV systems, cooling towers and exhaust ventilation
• Ensure all operations are executed with highest level of planning and safety to prevent injuries and downtime
• Oversee the installation or repair of various facilities infrastructure or equipment including ductwork, piping, exhaust, wiring and HVAC
• Perform audits and studies of existing systems to determine upgrades, lead condition assessments of existing mechanical systems; create & modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Develop project justification packages for new and existing mechanical systems, incorporating ROI, total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and schedule impact analyses.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot and investigate equipment or system issues, providing engineering support to resolve operational challenges efficiently
• Work closely with the Design team as required to provide facilities planning and support for retrofits or expansions of manufacturing areas

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees