Chemical Operator, Lithium Refinery

Tesla's in-house Lithium Refinery is located in the greater Corpus Christi area of Texas. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to aggressively increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide available in North America. We are seeking Chemical Operators to help further our mission . This position is responsible for performing quality control sampling, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and loading/unloading finished goods and raw materials. Chemical Operators work on a rotating shift team, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display attention to detail, be adaptable, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate equipment necessary as a Chemical Operator.

• Understand Life Critical Policies and Hazard Recognition principles and effectively communicate to team members and work groups via safety meetings, job interactions and work permit issuance

• Communicate with team members regarding safety, equipment status, production, quality, and operational issues using detailed written and electronic notes

• Operate equipment in accordance with all safety, quality, and efficiency standards by following written and verbal work instructions

• Follow procedures to safely operate, clear, startup, shut down, and Lock Out equipment related chemical manufacturing safely and efficiently

• Provide initial response to unplanned events to minimize the impact to personnel, the environment, and equipment

• Use equipment and instrumentation to monitor and record pressure, temperature, and other process conditions

• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ability to demonstrate the experience and knowledge of a safe and proficient Chemical Operator in a 24/7 continuous refinery environment

• The ability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 lbs

• Perform frequent bending and lifting

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including a respirator and safety harness

• Pass pulmonary function tests and physical exam for respirator use and be prepared to potentially be in a fit test program

• Able to successfully work on a rotating shift schedule

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal