Process Commissioning Project Manager

Tesla is looking for a Process System Technical Project Manager experienced in design, scoping, scheduling, execution, and turnover of commissioning projects for a solar cell semi-conductor fabrication facility. This role specializes in process plant design review, commissioning, optimization, process related calculations, simulation, troubleshooting, safety reviews, and on-site support. Utilities include bulk fluid process systems, cryogenic, chemical, hydrogen, steam, and other systems associated with semi-conductor fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical operations background with plant startup, isolation, management of change, commissioning, process design, and optimization. Design experience producing deliverable such as process calculations, simulations, P&IDs, equipment sizing, sequences of operation, and operational procedures is required. The candidate will coordinate commissioning, transition to operations, and improvements through product qualification. Working experience with OSHA PSM regulated systems and HAZOPs is required. With respect to project management, you will be responsible for owning commissioning project scheduling, personnel management, budget, design reviews, risk management, procurement coordination, planning work, managing work in the field, and troubleshooting system performance issues. It requires technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams.  This role has a travel expectancy of up to 25%.

- Own all Cx related phases of process system design, startup, commissioning, operations optimization
- Perform design reviews, safety reviews, develop of procedures, checklists, field reports, schedule, budget, and other technical documents to execute the commissioning scope
- During startup and operations drive safe plant operations, optimization, shutdowns, improvements, management of change, and supporting design deliverables
- Generate procedures and support training of operators across a variety of process types including safe isolation, startup, operation, and shutdown
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Coordinate and perform Site Acceptance and Integrated System Tests (SAT/IST)
- Maintain communications regarding schedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years of operations intensive experience in the commissioning of process systems and at least 5 years of project management experience
- Deep technical expertise in process design and optimization
- Exceptional dedication to safety and experience managing control of process systems
- Ability to lead a team to meet project milestones. Procure and manage 3rd party contractors
- Technical expertise with rotating and static equipment, compressed air, process fluids, cryogenics, wet mechanical, and OSHA PSM regulated systems
- Strong background in all aspects of scope management including, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation. Experience bidding, onboarding, and managing contractors

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 $140,000 - $270,000/annual salary + 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.