Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Chemical Operator, Wet Cathode Engineering
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $66/hr
4+ years expTesla is hiring a Chemical Operator for the Wet Space Cathode Pilot. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate equipment, perform analytical testing, and troubleshoot equipment issues while ensuring quality control and handling raw materials.
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Responsibilities
Communicate with fellow chemical operators and engineering team members regarding safety, production, quality, and operational issues within the Wet Space Pilot
Follow operating procedures and verbal instruction to run steady state and batch unit operations. Contribute to development of startup, shutdown, and standard operating procedures
Issue safe work permits and conduct lock out, tag out of equipment
Monitor process variables in both the field and control room. Make process changes on the distributed control system to maintain parameters within operating limits
Ensure quality control through sampling and analytical testing of intermediary and finished product chemical compounds
Receipt of raw material shipments, handling of drums/containers, bulk loading of liquid and powder components
Troubleshoot equipment and provide mechanical support during pilot construction phases
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in refinery/chemical processing
2+ years of console operation in refinery/chemical processing with preferred experience in Honeywell systems
Proficient with computers and use of digital management systems to schedule, order, and communicate effectively
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 pounds
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Benefits
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)
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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