Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician

Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading in-field facilities operations and maintenance. Responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining the following systems: FMS, HVAC, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, filters, AHUs, MAHs, VFDs, RO / DI units, electrical systems, Instrument & Controls (PLC's), wastewater, water reclaim units, treatment chemicals, and any other site systems that needs attention. Serve as the acting Supervisor, responsible for shift phone, and daily scheduled work. Coordinate shift members in performing operation, repairs, maintenance or upgrades on equipment and systems. Ensure Command Center is staffed 24/7.

• Display positive attitude and practice strong work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of Tesla

• Participate in startup and commissioning of systems and equipment. Engage in training on new equipment

• Direct and supervise vendors / contractors on repairs, maintenance or upgrades of equipment and systems

• Coordinate and perform site installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance (PM)

• Manage and maintain spares and consumables for various systems and site tasks

• Identify quality and / or safety improvement opportunities

• Support other projects as needed by leadership

• Vocational, trade certification and/or relevant military experience is preferred. Degree in engineering or technology a plus or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities

• Detail-oriented, positive attitude, resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining Instrument & Controls

• Demonstrated proficiency operating and troubleshooting facility systems (FMS, WWT, RO/DI, Chems, Gases, HVAC, Mechanical, I&C and Electrical Systems)

• Experience in safe work practices that includes OSHA, fall protection, 70E, and LOTO procedures

• Able to lift up to 60 lbs., repetitive at times, work at elevations up to 50 ft