Utility Field Service Technician

Job Description

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What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a Utility Field Service Technician to work across the entire Tesla organization to problem solve and ensure the success of our large-scale utility energy assets. Tesla needs a diversely talented and skilled technician ready to move quickly in order to keep our systems fully operational. The primary job is to service, troubleshoot, or upgrade stationary battery equipment and medium to high voltage equipment as needed. Applicants should be self-motivated team players with a positive attitude!  

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team. 
• Be ready to travel for extended periods of time covering multiple locations. 
• Perform required preventative maintenance activities on stationary battery systems to maintain warranty coverage. 
• Perform tasks requiring a high level of skill and patience. 
• Comfort working on a utility site and maintaining a safety focus. 
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic and measuring equipment. 
• Develop and follow best practices and procedures for various maintenance activities related to Tesla Energy equipment. 
• Maintain high levels of communication and feedback within the Tesla Energy service organization; prepare daily updates of work completed, problems identified, and future timelines. 
• Have flexibility to provide support outside your region and possibly outside the country as required. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned per our growth and diversity across applications.  

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years maintenance or electrical experience
• Ability to navigate NEC guidelines and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices.  
• Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters and multimeters (Oscilloscopes is a plus). 
• Attend site daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice and flexibility to work on weekends and overtime. 
• Ability to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, lift at least 50 pounds frequently. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable and safe driving record. 
• Strong computer skills. Comfort with Microsoft office and cloud-based computing programs. Ability to communicate and function well in a mobile office setting. 
• CPR & Low Voltage Rescue  
• SCADA experience is a plus.  
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused. 

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Expected Compensation

$21.00 – $55.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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