Tesla · 12 hours ago
Instrumentation & Electrical, Data Center, Facilities
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical professional to maintain and support critical data center infrastructure. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring effective communication with data center operations and engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical equipment supporting all critical data center infrastructure
Works closely with Data Center Operations and Engineers, ensuring effective communication with both teams on daily tasks and project execution
Performs general maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) execution and administration, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance as needed in the data center environment
Works daily on Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks related to equipment such as VFDs, switchgear, and motors with voltages ranging from 120-480V and 4160-25kV, ensuring the integrity and performance of data center power systems
Troubleshoots motors, VFDs, and complex electrical circuits, addressing issues to maintain uptime and ensure data center reliability
Strong understanding of NFPA 70E and LOTO practices is essential to maintaining safe operations within the data center
Completes tasks in a timely manner and provides feedback to ensure continuous improvement in data center operations as well as other duties required to support data center operations
Qualification
Required
Experience in performing general, preventative, and emergency maintenance of data center equipment and infrastructure
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, plumbing, and process systems operation and maintenance in a critical data center environment
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical equipment supporting all critical data center infrastructure
Works closely with Data Center Operations and Engineers, ensuring effective communication with both teams on daily tasks and project execution
Performs general maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) execution and administration, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance as needed in the data center environment
Works daily on Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks related to equipment such as VFDs, switchgear, and motors with voltages ranging from 120-480V and 4160-25kV
Troubleshoots motors, VFDs, and complex electrical circuits, addressing issues to maintain uptime and ensure data center reliability
Strong understanding of NFPA 70E and LOTO practices is essential to maintaining safe operations within the data center
Completes tasks in a timely manner and provides feedback to ensure continuous improvement in data center operations
Must have a minimum of 5+ years related work experience as an Industrial or Commercial Electrician
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
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
Ability to 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 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
Preferred
Experience in data center or critical infrastructure maintenance is preferred but not required
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
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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