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What to Expect

As a Field Engineer you will be playing a critical role in the construction of Tesla’s first lithium refinery plant near Corpus Christi, TX. You will pro-actively aid the Construction Management team in front-line field support and coordination. This role will require collaboration across functional groups to resolve technical design issues, ensure quality installations, track and report cost/schedule metrics, and model safe work practices. This is a role that requires sound technical judgement and creative problem solving skills to support field operations.

What You’ll Do

• Review and approve contractor quality plans and procedures
• Develop Inspection Test Plans with contractors per project specifications
• Construction QC/QA - perform/witness required inspections of self-perform and contractor construction work
• Management of RFI/FCN/NCR processes
• Review and consolidate turnover documentation
• Identify and provide a path of resolution to technical field issues as they arise in collaboration with engineering, applicable contractors, and other parties as required
• Coordinate third party inspections as required

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and scheduling software (Microsoft Projects)
• Proven ability to identify field issues and propose efficient solutions
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants)
• Previous experience on $200M+ projects, preferably with experience on both “owner” and “contractor” side

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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