Facilities Gas & Chemical Systems Startup Engineer

Tesla is seeking a skilled Gas & Chemical Startup engineer to join the facilities startup team at Gigafactory Texas. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy!

• Gas and chemical system startup and operations including systems commissioning, monitoring, sustaining operations, maintenance, and process and equipment improvements

• Review and analyze data and monitor equipment to identify trends and ensure processes are running within specifications

• Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems

• Evaluation of process requirements and specification of new gas and chemical delivery systems as required. Future scenario planning support including infrastructure budgeting and schedule forecasting, utilization and capacity data analysis

• Coordinate commissioning of equipment and facilities, operating philosophy, and overall control. Develop and execute pre-startup and operation procedures, process and equipment

• Confirm operational readiness and assurance issues between operations personnel and construction or commissioning personnel. Interface and provide clarification and guidance and technical support to construction and commissioning team

• Responsible for ensuring the satisfactory completion of commissioning of systems in terms of quality of work and schedule

• Preparing proposals for modifications of facilities, control & safety schemes and process operating parameters to enhance safety, reliability and process performance

• Interface and coordinate with Design teams to review and determine opportunities to improve the systems designs at different design stages

• Participate in Process Hazard reviews and analysis including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies and responsible for actions close-out

• Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

• Gas and chemical systems operations experience; semiconductor facility, refining or battery manufacturing facility support preferred

• Hazardous production material (HPM) expertise

• Strong data and system analysis

• Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution

• High tolerance for change

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Experience with design and installation of gas and chemical equipment, including piping systems and facility support equipment

• Experience commissioning and conducting performance testing of complex systems

• Experience in managing and leading projects including design/specification, bidding, and field coordination