Mechanical Commissioning Lead

What To Expect
The Mechanical Commissioning Lead is responsible for leading and mentoring a high-performance commissioning team to ensure the seamless planning, coordination, execution, tracking, and reporting of all mechanical system commissioning activities. This role ensures that all mechanical assets are fully verified, tested, and formally handed over to Facilities and Manufacturing with full compliance to codes, project specifications, and safety standards. The Lead serves as the primary technical authority for mechanical systems during commissioning and plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and long-term performance of factory systems and the team’s continued operational status.

What You'll Do

Track Commissioning readiness and plan support for assets going through the construction phase and attend/support project meetings

Ensure that equipment has passed the QA stage and is ready for Commissioning

Audit the team to verify that they establish and follow the Pre-Task Plan, obtain alignment with the craft teams, and communicate equipment needs to the assigned Commissioning/contractor teams while verifying all members have necessary PPE and testing equipment to ensure readiness for daily activities

Coordinate area access and handover preparations with Facilities/Manufacturing, verifying that installations meet both code and project specification requirements

Functional Testing, flushing, troubleshooting, and preparing equipment for use, including submittal of LOTO removal requests and ensuring all testing/flushing activities strictly adhere to SOPs and safety guidelines

Ensure CxAlloy and associated commissioning documentation is complete and stored properly. Support the review and development of commissioning processes and procedures as needed and ensure assets are properly handed over to Facilities/Manufacturing

Handle daily timesheets and project updates (as required) and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training new team members/supporting contractors

What You'll Bring

5-12 years of Mechanical Commissioning Experience

In-depth knowledge of construction quality checks, drawings, specifications, and codes

Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Proficient in computer and software skills

Benefits
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

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