What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician, Utility 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.
Tesla is looking for aUtilityField Service Technician towork across the entire Tesla organization toproblem solveand ensure the success of ourlarge-scaleutility energy assets. Tesla needs a diversely talented and skilled technician ready to move quicklyin ordertokeep 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.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team and Perform tasks requiring a high level of skill and patience
- Performrequired preventative maintenance activities on stationary battery systems to maintain warranty coverage
- Comfort workingon a utility siteandmaintaining a safety focus
- Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic and measuringequipment
- Develop and followbestpractices 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
What You'll Bring
- Ability to navigate NEC guidelines and knowledge of NFPA 70Epractices and CPR & Low Voltage Rescue SCADA experience is aplus
- Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters and multimeters(Oscilloscopesisa plus)
- Attendsitedaily andtravelup 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 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.