Facilities Gas & Chemical Engineer

Tesla is seeking a skilled Gas & Chemical Engineer to join the Facilities team at Gigafactory Texas. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

• Experience with gas and chemical system operations including systems monitoring, sustaining operations, maintenance, and process/equipment improvements
• Review/analyze data and monitor equipment to identify trends and ensure processes are running within specifications
• Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
• Evaluation of process requirements and specification of new gas and chemical delivery systems as required. Future scenario planning support including infrastructure budgeting and schedule forecasting, utilization and capacity data analysis
• Coordinate commissioning of equipment and facilities, operating philosophy, and overall control. Develop and execute pre-startup and operation procedures, process and equipment
• Confirm operational readiness and assurance issues between operations personnel and construction/commissioning personnel. Interface and provide clarification and guidance and technical support to construction and commissioning teams
• Responsible for ensuring the satisfactory completion of commissioning of systems in terms of quality of work and schedule
• Preparing proposals for modifications of facilities, control & safety schemes and process operating parameters to enhance safety, reliability and process performance
• Interface/coordinate with Design teams to review and determine opportunities to improve the systems designs at different design stages
• Participate in Process Hazard reviews and analysis including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies and responsible for actions close-out
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of gas and chemical systems operations experience; semiconductor facility, refining or battery manufacturing facility support preferred
• Hazardous production material (HPM) expertise
• Strong data and system analysis
• Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
• High tolerance for change
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience with design and installation of gas and chemical equipment, including piping systems and facility support equipment
• Experience commissioning and conducting performance testing of complex systems
• Experience in managing and leading projects including design/specification, bidding, and field coordination