Rope Access Technician – Fire Protection (m/f/d) – Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

As a Rope Access Technician – Fire Protection (m/f/d), you combine rope-supported work at height with preventive fire protection. You inspect, maintain and repair fire protection systems on hall roofs, façades, in shafts and on structural steel – where ladders, mobile elevating work platforms or scaffolding are not practical, or only at disproportionate effort.

Your role goes beyond the rope. You also prepare statutory inspections by independent experts, coordinate dates and stakeholders, and make sure our systems are ready for inspection. This role fits you if you are strong in a trade, like taking responsibility, and work in an organized way.

- Perform rope-supported inspections, tests, maintenance and repairs of fire protection systems in hard-to-reach areas
- Organize and prepare inspections by independent experts: scheduling, coordination with inspectors, operators, contractors and maintenance teams, provision of documents and access, and on-site support
- Carry out pre-inspections of fire protection systems ahead of the expert inspection. Identify and document defects early and initiate rectification so that systems are ready for inspection
- Work on sprinkler systems, smoke and heat exhaust systems (RWA), fire detectors, fire dampers and firestopping. Coordinate with the fire alarm team on fire alarm systems and hydrants
- Inspect and, where required, restore fire-protective coatings and cladding on steel structures
- Handle visual and functional checks and document them completely, digitally and in line with applicable standards, including test reports, defect lists and as-built records
- Install, remove and repair fire protection systems at height
- Contribute to fire safety walk-downs and risk assessments
- Track defect rectification from inspection reports through to closure and monitor inspection deadlines
- Support improvements and upgrades to existing systems and propose practical solutions
- Plan and secure your own operations: work permits, rescue plan and inspection of PPE against falls. With the appropriate qualification, supervise the working team
- Take on further tasks as the team requires, for example damage assessments, fixing and repair work

The work is varied. You move between work at height, technical tasks, inspection, organization and coordination with external parties.

- Valid FISAT certification (minimum Level 2) or an equivalent qualification such as IRATA. Level 3 (supervisor) is a clear advantage
- Several years of experience as an industrial rope access technician
- Completed trade or technical qualification, for example carpenter, electrician, metalwork, ventilation or plant engineering
- Valid occupational health clearance for work at height (e.g. G 41)
- Current first-aid certificate
- Physical fitness and no fear of heights
- Strong safety awareness and a sense of responsibility
- Organizational talent, a quick grasp of new topics, and flexibility
- A team player: reliable and able to work independently
- Confident with people. You communicate clearly with contractors, inspectors and colleagues
- Confident with MS Office. You document work cleanly and in a traceable way
- Good German, spoken and written. English is a plus

Preferred

- Preventive fire protection, for example fire dampers, firestopping, sprinkler, smoke-and-heat exhaust or fire alarm systems
- Coordination, supervision or people leadership
- Knowledge of relevant regulations (DGUV, TRBS, applicable DIN standards, BbgSGPrüfV)
- Experience with expert inspections or acceptance tests

Career changers from rope access are welcome. We will teach you what you do not yet know, with structured onboarding in preventive fire protection and the inspection processes.

Benefits

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

- Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
- E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
- You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
- We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.