Chemical Operator, Cathode Manufacturing

About the role

• Chemical Operator, Cathode Manufacturing | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 259252 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla’s in-house Cathode Manufacturing Facility is located in Austin Texas. 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.

Chemical Operators work on a commissioning-based schedule, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift, and provide data to senior operators.

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/chemical processing
• 2+ years of console operation in refinery/chemical processing
• Preferred experience in Inductive Technologies (Ignition) DCS
• 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

• Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including a respirator and safety harness

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)