Wastewater Operator

About the role

• Wastewater Operator | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: Sparks, Nevada | Req ID: 280990 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

A Tesla facilities industrial Wastewater Operator has the responsibility to monitor and operate critical facility industrial wastewater treatment equipment. The Operator is also responsible for ensuring all facilities equipment is operating in the most efficient manner possible to ensure that Tesla facilities meet safety, efficiency, quality, and environmental targets that exceed industry standards.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor pumps, valves, compressors, storage tanks, filtration skids, and chemical injection systems
• Collect wastewater samples, conduct routine analysis at various points of the treatment plant and make system adjustments to meet quality targets
• Utilize control systems to monitor equipment, read and interpret charts, flow meters, and other system parameters to determine operating efficiency of equipment and systems
• Troubleshoot operational parameters that fall outside of normal operating targets and set points
• De-energize and isolate and prepare equipment for maintenance and construction work
• Use hand tools to make minor repairs on wastewater equipment
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of resources and supplies used in the treatment of manufacturing wastewater

What You'll Bring

• Required to work with and around hazardous areas and hazardous chemicals and materials
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs. for up to 20 feet in distance, climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to wear a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) while performing tasks for 4 consecutive hours, up to 12 hours per day
• 2 years of college/technical school or equivalent work experience, applicable documented Training and/or Certifications is a plus
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts (12 hours), including days, nights, or weekends as needed
• Experience utilizing SCADA to monitor and troubleshoot advanced operating systems
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software suite

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)