What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent, Instrumentation & Controls position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Instrumentation and Controls Construction Superintendent will be responsible for supervising the Installation of Instrumentation and Controls Construction scopes in our Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. We have very tight schedules with the goal to make our team efficient and effective while our factory is developed.
What You'll Do
- Review contract drawings for technical accuracy and alignment with field conditions
- Collaborate with construction managers, engineers, and contractors to plan and execute controls fieldwork, ensuring schedule, budget, and compliance with Tesla/OSHA standards
- Coordinate with suppliers on material procurement, delivery timelines, hardware needs, dispute resolution, and seamless project delivery
- Ensure proper installation of field instruments, control valves, devices, panels (including PLCs), life safety systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation per design drawings and schedules
- Oversee setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and handover of field control systems (wiring, sensors, valves, hardware) to minimize downtime and optimize performance
- Work with Tesla QA team to inspect completed work, verify system integrations, and document activities including as-built drawings and CxAlloy checklists
- Provide field support during system outages/failovers and collaborate on preventive maintenance schedules and upgrade recommendations
What You'll Bring
- 8 years of Instrumentation and Controls Construction or equivalent field experience
- Knowledge of P&IDs, instrument lists, cable/conduit schedules, manufacturer wiring diagrams, and technical controls specifications
- Experience with control valve installations, tubing sizing, actuator selection (pneumatic/electric), body styles, troubleshooting, maintenance, and PLC integration
- Experience with analyzers, gas detectors, calibration, installation/commissioning, sensor troubleshooting, safety system integration (e.g., SIS), and hazardous area compliance (ATEX/NEC)
- Ability to understand electrical schematics, power distribution, and hazardous area classifications
- Strong understanding of NEMA standards for control panels and NEC standards for field wiring
- Familiarity with PLC architecture, networking, and panel wiring (Siemens PLC knowledge a plus)
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:
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.