Process Safety Engineer, Refining Technology

About the role

• Process Safety Engineer, Refining Technology | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 269223 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Imagine a world where infinite clean energy isn’t a promise, it’s a reality. Enabling abundant, clean energy production requires a complex supply of refined materials that are to become the backbone of Tesla’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. Tesla’s Refining Technology Team is responsible for the implementation of production processes at never-before-seen scale. If you’re a highly motivated and purpose-driven Process Safety Engineer ready to solve problems that have never been solved before, this is your moment. Join us in turning the sun’s power into the world’s most abundant, accessible energy source.

What You'll Do

• Identify and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and local/state/federal safety regulations
• Collaborate with process technology engineers to establish safe operating limits and design parameters
• Facilitate PHAs and HAZOP studies at appropriate project milestones
• Document and track hazard analysis action items to timely closure
• Perform consequence modeling and quantitative risk assessments as needed
• Develop programs to ensure OSHA PSM compliance including maintenance of documentation and audit-ready records
• Establish Management of Change (MOC) procedures and ensure compliance during design evolution
• Develop mechanical integrity programs for critical process equipment
• Interface with regulatory agencies during permitting and inspection activities
• Maintain compliance documentation and audit-ready records

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4-12+ years of demonstrated experience with working with chemically hazardous or explosive processes and safety engineering
• Demonstrated experience facilitating HAZOPs, LOPA, PFMEA, and other PHA methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119)
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and other regulatory standards
• Strong fundamental understanding of chemical process hazards and engineering controls
• Experience with consequence modeling software is preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, Electrical Area Classifications, and Fire Protection Systems
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and SIL analysis
• Familiarity with Incident investigation methodologies

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)