Critical Electrician, Data Center, Facilities

Tesla

Austin, USonsitePosted Jun 11, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 6×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

About the role

What To Expect The ideal candidate has experience in performing general, preventative, and emergency maintenance of data center equipment and infrastructure, as well as strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, plumbing, and process systems operation and maintenance in a critical data center environment.

What You'll Do

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install electrical systems supporting mission-critical data center operations

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, PDUs, VFDs, motors, and power distribution equipment

Support electrical infrastructure ranging from 120/208V through medium-voltage distribution systems

Respond to electrical alarms, equipment failures, and emergency events to maximize uptime and reliability

Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), switching procedures, and energized work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E standards

Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, electrical prints, and control drawings

Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams on commissioning, upgrades, and reliability improvements

What You'll Bring

5+ years of industrial, commercial, mission-critical, utility, semiconductor, manufacturing, or data center electrical experience

Experience troubleshooting switchgear, breakers, transformers, motor controls, UPS systems, generators, and power distribution equipment

Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems preferred

Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, NEC, electrical safety, and LOTO practices

Ability to perform electrical testing using multimeters, meggers, power quality meters, and related diagnostic equipment

Experience supporting critical uptime environments is highly preferred

Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience preferred

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

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts 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, and hearing

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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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