Electrical & Instrumentation Field Commissioning Engineer

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Electrical & Instrumentation Field Commissioning Engineer

| Job Category | Construction & Facilities | | Location | Sparks, Nevada | | Req. ID | 267981 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

The primary function of this role is to successfully accomplish testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems across Gigafactory Nevada. Under supervision of the Commissioning Lead, you will perform loop checks, commissioning, start up and troubleshooting on various instruments related to industrial buildings. This includes but is not limited to instrumentation on hydronics, compressed air, wastewater, HVAC, chemical and life safety systems.

What You’ll Do

• Participation in construction completion walkdown and develop list of deficiencies to ensure a completed system is handed over to commissioning team
• Perform on site pre-commissioning, commissioning and trouble shooting activities on various plant assets. This includes configuration and calibration of instruments and control systems including sensors, transmitters, controllers, actuators etc, VFD’s configuration, motor IDs, and networking
• Configure, and calibrate a variety of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, and actuators
• Perform loop checks and complete I&C commissioning checklists in the CMS system
• Work closely with external vendors and internal PLC programming team to ensure I&C logic for successful commissioning and start ups
• Support mechanical/electrical/process commissioning team during C&E and SOO testing
• Participate in commissioning completion walkdowns with facilities operations and maintenance teams

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls commissioning
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Ability to work in various environments, including construction sites, and perform physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to carry tools and equipment to site
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to comfortably wear and use all PPE including hard hats, boots, and other safety equipment
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work at height

Compensation and Benefits

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

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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