Facilities Manager, Solar Pilot Operations

What to Expect

Tesla's Lathrop solar pilot plant relies on robust facilities systems to keep solar production running smoothly. As one of the first facilities leaders on site, you will help build the organization from the ground up. You will lead a team of engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators; own day-to-day facilities operations and the facilities budget; and help shape operations, maintenance, and hiring strategy as the factory ramps. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and site leadership. This is an on-site role. 

What You’ll Do

• Build the facilities organization from the ground up, including structure, hiring strategy, operating cadence, and maintenance strategy 
• Lead engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators through startup into sustaining operations 
• Own daily operations of the gas farm, chemical storage and distribution, wastewater treatment, gaseous exhaust, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems 
• Establish operating procedures, preventive maintenance, shift coverage, and emergency response protocols 
• Own the facilities operating budget, labor plan, maintenance and reliability programs, and capital requests 
• Partner with Design, Engineering, Commissioning, Manufacturing, EHS, and other site functions to bring systems online, resolve issues, and scale facilities as output grows 
• Hire, coach, and develop the facilities team, working closely with them to uphold safety and performance standards 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience 
• 5+ years of experience in industrial facilities operations or facilities engineering, including 2+ years leading a mixed team of engineers, supervisors, technicians, or operators 
• Experience standing up or ramping facilities operations in a new or growing plant 
• Experience with bulk gas, chemical distribution, wastewater treatment, or similar process-support systems 
• Experience in solar, semiconductor, chemical refining, or similar process-intensive manufacturing environments 
• Demonstrated experience owning an operating budget and collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, and EHS 
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and environmental requirements for hazardous materials 
• Ability to work on-site around production equipment, use PPE, and support evenings or weekends as needed 

Compensation and 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)

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.