About this role
As a Sr. Fire Protection Superintendent at Tesla, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the construction installation, commissioning, and ongoing ownership of fire protection systems (detection, notification, clean agent releasing, and related life-safety systems across Tesla’s manufacturing facilities. You will serve as the primary coordinator of field operations, working cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of Fire Protection Scopes for work, specifically Fire Alarm Systems (Notifier experience strongly preferred), VESDA, Programming, Fire Protection Special Hazard systems, Agent Releasing systems, Pre-Action Systems, Deluge Systems) Direct field work, track construction changes, trade clashes. and provide leadership within project teams Develop and manage project schedules, identifying critical paths and addressing any roadblocks Ensure installations meet end-user requirements and adhere to quality standards Own strategy, standards, specifications, and site scope execution for installation of fire alarm and special hazards systems related detection/notification systems and clean agent release and commissioning Work closely with engineering and design teams to resolve design issues promptly and driving solutions Manage vendors and subcontractors through RFP (request for proposal), RFIs, field inspections, and quality assurance
Ideally, 7+ years of experience managing large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects Proven ownership of projects from kickoff through construction, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handover Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders Proficiency in construction management software (Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office Suite Understanding of construction design documents and ability to provide constructability feedback prior to and during construction Familiar with fire protection systems and fire smoke detection systems Strong project supervision and management, documentation, and problem-solving skills; comfortable with fast-paced, multi-site priorities
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