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Tesla · 4 hours ago

Program Manager, Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery

positionRobstown, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Tesla’s Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Program Manager responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving refinery programs that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The role focuses on the development and administration of compliance programs, ensuring that all changes to processes and procedures are properly evaluated and communicated in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain refinery operational and compliance programs aligned with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Establish program frameworks, procedures, workflows, and documentation standards
Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives by preparing reports, metrics, and dashboards on program performance
Coordinate program rollouts, updates, and training across refinery departments
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to these programs and maintain accurate records
Support hazard analyses (HAZOP, PHA, JSA) related to process and operational changes
Participate in incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into programs

Qualification

Refinery operations experienceCompliance program managementProcess safety principlesCross-functional communicationDocumentation skillsAnalytical skillsEnglish proficiencyOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

3+ years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, or chemical plant operations, engineering, or compliance roles with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), Safety, or a related technical field
Or 5+ years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, or chemical plant operations roles
Demonstrated experience developing and managing formal programs in an industrial environment
Strong understanding of refinery process units, operating procedures, production workflows, and process safety principles (including MOC and operating discipline)
Excellent documentation, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong cross-functional communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and adaptability to learn new technologies and work extended hours as needed
Experience with OSHA PSM, API, NFPA, or equivalent international standards
Command of the English language, both written and verbal

Benefits

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

Company

Tesla

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Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.tesla.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20.12B
Key Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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