Mechanical Superintendent

About the role

• Mechanical Superintendent | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 284922 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for supervising installation of mechanical scopes at Gigafactory Texas — including process and facilities piping, HVAC, hydronic systems, and mechanical equipment — on aggressive schedules where speed and rigor both matter.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, commissioning, quality, EHS, and trade partners to plan and execute field work, remove constraints, and deliver systems that meet Tesla’s safety, quality, and operational requirements. A high percentage of your time will be in the field directing work, verifying quality, and solving problems before they become schedule hits.

What You'll Do

• Plan and coordinate mechanical subcontractors and staff-aug crews against issued engineering, tools, equipment, and material availability
• Define installation sequences for piping (CW, MTCW, TCW, process, plumbing, and utilities), equipment set (chillers, towers, HX, pumps, tanks, RTU/MAU/RAH/CRAH and skids), supports, hangers, insulation, and preservation
• Own flush, clean, hydro, fill, and prep so systems are ready for commissioning and turnover
• Maintain daily and 3-week look-aheads, site logistics, and crew loading; direct the work, track changes, and drive constraint removal with owners and dates
• Hold IFC intent and quality: ITPs, hold points, weld/NDE awareness, redlines, QC/QA and safety inspections, and AHJ / Cx walkdowns
• Run the mechanical area safety culture (permits, LOTO, housekeeping) and manage construction equipment and temporary systems for safe execution
• Keep daily reports, photos, punchlists, delay/constraint logs, and turnover packages current, and sequence work with civil, structural, electrical, controls, and facilities

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years supervising mechanical construction on industrial, manufacturing, data center, mission-critical, or similar large-scale work
• Proven delivery of complex piping and equipment scopes on tight schedules, including staff-aug and multiple mechanical trade partners
• Able to read and manage changes to P&IDs, mechanical packages, isometrics, equipment arrangements, datasheets/tag lists, and specs for welding, supports, insulation, flushing, and hydrotest
• Working knowledge of hydronic systems (CW / MTCW / TCW or equivalent), rotating equipment, and HVAC install (chillers, towers, HX, pumps, data-hall / mission-critical preferred)
• Enforces Tesla EHS, OSHA, and site permit requirements; OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred
• Experience with ITPs, hold points, punch discipline, turnover readiness, and Cx interfaces (pre-functional checks, flush criteria, SAT/Cx)
• Clear written and verbal communication (RFIs, dailies, constraint asks); Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; Aconex, P6, or MS Project preferred; high percentage of time in the field

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)