Sr. Fire Protection Superintendent

About the role

• Sr. Fire Protection Superintendent | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 282813 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

As a Sr. Fire Protection Superintendent at Tesla, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the construction installation, commissioning, and ongoing ownership of fire protection systems (detection, notification, clean agent releasing, and related life-safety systems across Tesla’s manufacturing facilities. You will serve as the primary coordinator of field operations, working cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

What You'll Do

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of Fire Protection Scopes for work, specifically Fire Alarm Systems (Notifier experience strongly preferred), VESDA, Programming, Fire Protection Special Hazard systems, Agent Releasing systems, Pre-Action Systems, Deluge Systems)
• Direct field work, track construction changes, trade clashes. and provide leadership within project teams
• Develop and manage project schedules, identifying critical paths and addressing any roadblocks
• Ensure installations meet end-user requirements and adhere to quality standards
• Own strategy, standards, specifications, and site scope execution for installation of fire alarm and special hazards systems related detection/notification systems and clean agent release and commissioning
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to resolve design issues promptly and driving solutions
• Manage vendors and subcontractors through RFP (request for proposal), RFIs, field inspections, and quality assurance

What You'll Bring

• Ideally, 7+ years of experience managing large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects
• Proven ownership of projects from kickoff through construction, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handover
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders
• Proficiency in construction management software (Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of construction design documents and ability to provide constructability feedback prior to and during construction
• Familiar with fire protection systems and fire smoke detection systems
• Strong project supervision and management, documentation, and problem-solving skills; comfortable with fast-paced, multi-site priorities

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)