Chemical Operator, Cell Cathode Engineering

What To Expect
Tesla’s in-house Cathode Manufacturing Pilot is located in Fremont, California. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to increase the supply of cathode in North America. This role will be a hands-on pilot scale chemical processing role scheduled to work a Sunday-Wednesday 10-hour shift schedule. Chemical Operators are responsible for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift, adapt to frequent changes to equipment and procedures, and have a focus on quality sampling and reliable data acquisition. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display attention to detail, be adaptable, work with minimal direction, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate equipment necessary as a Chemical Operator. This position is responsible for performing quality control testing, product packaging and loading/unloading finished goods and raw material.

What You'll Do

Communicate with team members regarding safety, equipment status, production, quality, and operational issues using detailed written and electronic notes

Operate equipment in accordance with all safety, quality, environmental and efficiency standards by following written and verbal work instructions

Write and follow procedures to safely commission, operate, clear, startup, shut down, and Lock Out chemical manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently

Provide initial response to unplanned events to minimize the impact to personnel, the environment, and equipment

Use equipment and instrumentation to monitor and record pressure, temperature, and other process conditions

Complete facility-wide and area specific training programs to obtain certification to independently operate the plant

Issue permits for maintenance work

What You'll Bring

4+ years of experience in refinery or chemical processing

2+ years of hands on operation in refinery or chemical processing facility

Ability to handle tasks from initiation to completion and the ability to adapt to changing demands and to react positively to verbal instructions

Proficient with computers to use digital management systems and communicate effectively and must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 pounds

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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

Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$40.00 - $66.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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