Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Project Manager, Cell

What to Expect

Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Project Manager to lead a team through scoping, budget estimation, scheduling, execution, and close out of projects. This role specializes in the commissioning controls associated with industrial, mechanical, process, electrical, life safety, and facility management systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong field intensive background in quality control, pre-commissioning, loop checks, programming, commissioning, start up, SOO validation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls systems. The candidate will coordinate and support execution of commissioning in the field in Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Facility and other special projects. Systems includes but are not limited to: manufacturing equipment, hydronics, compressed air, wastewater, HVAC, chemical, and life safety systems. Experience in cleanroom environments such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and healthcare facilities is preferred. As a project manager you will be responsible for planning and execution of commissioning projects, scheduling, budgeting, design reviews, risk management, procurement coordination, planning work, managing work in the field, and troubleshooting system performance issues. It requires technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams.This role has a travel expectancy of up to 25%.

What You'll Do

Lead assigned commissioning projects and perform all phases from design, scoping, scheduling, execution, startup, to turnover

Maintain communications regarding schedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders

Develop commissioning plans, checklists, field reports, schedule, budget, and other technical documents related to commissioning

Perform field walks and quality inspections to confirm scopes of work are installed per design drawings and specifications

Participation in Construction Completion walkdown to ensure a completed system is handed over to commissioning team. Developing deficiencies lists and participate in commissioning completion walkdowns with facilities operations and maintenance teams

Configure, calibrate and perform loop checks on a variety of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, actuators, 3rd party package equipment, PLC panels and power supply panels

Work closely with integration team to coordinate PLC programming and DCS screen development. Perform startup of VFDs, ECMs, power monitoring systems, and IP based devices.Support mechanical/process commissioning team during C&E and SOO testing

What You'll Bring

Engineering degree, or technical certificate in Instrumentation & Controls

Minimum of 10 years field experience with 4 years in project management

Strong background in all aspects of scope management including, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation

Experience working in manufacturing, cleanroom, biomedical, or similar environments

Ability to lead a team of technicians to meet project milestones. Setup 3rd party support with external vendors to support burst needs, manage contractors on-site, own budget and manpower loading

Ability to understand design drawings: layout plans, Wiring Diagrams, installation details, SLD’s, PFD’s and P&ID’s. Proficient in the installation, configuration, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems. Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and other automation technologies

Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills

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 also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.