Field Service Technician, Utility

Description

Tesla is looking for a Utility Field Service Technician to work across the entire Tesla organization to problem solve and ensure the success of our large-scale utility energy assets. Tesla needs a diversely talented and skilled technician ready to move quickly in order to keep our systems fully operational. The primary job is to service, troubleshoot, or upgrade stationary battery equipment and medium to high voltage equipment as needed. Applicants should be self-motivated team players with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team and Perform tasks requiring a high level of skill and patience

Perform required preventative maintenance activities on stationary battery systems to maintain warranty coverage

Comfort working on a utility site and maintaining a safety focus

Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic and measuring equipment

Develop and follow best practices and procedures for various maintenance activities related to Tesla Energy equipment

Maintain high levels of communication and feedback within the Tesla Energy service organization; prepare daily updates of work completed, problems identified, and future timelines

Have flexibility to provide support outside your region and possibly outside the country as required along with availability travel for extended periods of time covering multiple locations

Requirements

• Ability to navigate NEC guidelines and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices and CPR & Low Voltage Rescue SCADA experience is a plus
• Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters and multimeters (Oscilloscopes is a plus)
• Attend site daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice and flexibility to work on weekends and overtime
• Ability to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong computer skills. Comfort with Microsoft office and cloud-based computing programs. Ability to communicate and function well in a mobile office setting

Compensation & Benefits

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