Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Description:
As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations' we're looking for a highly motivated Facilities Mechanical Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. Sustaining, operating, and optimizing a first-of-a-kind battery facility. As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team supporting projects from concept through design, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations.

Responsibilities:

Understand and validate operating procedures for mechanical facilities equipment, including HVAC systems, hydronics systems, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, boilers and dehumidifiers
Effectively respond and support facilities operational process issues in a 24/7 production setting
Support cross functional teams to develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, air handling system, dehumidifier systems, etc.)
Support maintenance and reliability engineering team to increase system reliability and efficiency
Interface heavily with design, construction and installation teams to assure quality system delivery. Interact with tenants and ensure all engineering requests are effectively addressed
Track design and operational changes to systems using the MOC process
Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
Communicate effectively and timely to stakeholders and the required engineering team
Ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload to ensure high quality and productivity
Develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (HVAC, dry air, gas/chemical, hydronic, etc.)

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience
5+ years of experience supporting facilities
Operations experience in datacenter or high-tech manufacturing facilities is preferred
Intermediate knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems, including pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chilled water, heating, process piping, rotating equipment, mass and heat transfer
Knowledge and experience with writing sequences of operation for Process mechanical system
Strong experience in data and system analysis
System commissioning and startup experience is a plus