Water Treatment Technician, Facilities

As a Facilities Water Treatment Technician, you will split your time between fieldwork and laboratory testing to ensure optimal water quality, proactively identify equipment issues, and resolve problems before they impact operations. You will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of water systems that support Tesla's Bay Area research and development facilities. Your responsibilities will span a variety of critical systems, including cooling towers, closed heating and cooling loops, process cooling water, reverse osmosis (RO), deionized water (DI), and water softeners. You will collaborate directly with Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams, providing hands-on expertise to improve how these systems are operated and maintained. We encourage applicants with experience in water treatment or in related mechanical, operations, laboratory, or military technical fields. Familiarity with all listed systems is not required.

Collect water samples, perform field and laboratory testing, and use results to identify treatment needs and abnormal conditions. Record and review water chemistry, chemical consumption, and equipment trends to identify developing problems and verify corrective actions  Adjust chemical feed and treatment controls within approved operating limits, working with Facilities Engineering to resolve chemistry issues Inspect and troubleshoot treatment systems, including chemical metering pumps, tubing, controllers, sensors, and filters Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs, verify equipment operation, and coordinate work requiring additional support  Calibrate and maintain testing instruments and sensors and keep reagents, supplies, and replacement parts ready for use  Maintain clear test records, maintenance logs, operating procedures and communication system conditions during handoffs  Support equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting and recommend improvements that reduce recurring problems, water use, or chemical waste

Industry related associate’s degree or higher, with 2-5 years of experience. Practical understanding of water sampling and chemistry testing, or mechanical troubleshooting involving pumps, valves, filters, or similar equipment  Hands-on experience in water treatment, facilities maintenance, industrial operations, laboratory testing, or a related technical role; relevant military and trade experience is welcome  Ability to follow test procedures, take accurate measurements, recognize unexpected results, and document findings Ability to use hand tools and read equipment manuals, operating procedures, and basic technical drawings  Willingness to learn unfamiliar treatment systems and testing methods and apply feedback  Ability to communicate equipment conditions and test results clearly and coordinate work with technicians, operators, and engineers. Ability to organize daily work, follow through on assigned tasks, and ask for support when conditions exceed your training or authority Ability to perform field and laboratory work, wear required PPE, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation  Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between Bay Area R&D sites

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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation $36.77 - $54.44/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.