What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Associate Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manager to support and scale 24/7 infrastructure operations in a high-throughput manufacturing environment. This role is critical in bridging day-to-day facility operations, unplanned events, asset lifecycle management, and workforce coordination, while driving system reliability, cost savings, and operational excellence.You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, vendors, and senior leadership to ensure facilities and utilities systems remain stable, efficient, and scalable to meet Tesla's mission.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate daily operations across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, process gases, and chilled water systems. Ensure uptime, response readiness, and PM execution
- Manage and mentor facilities technicians, operators, and support staff. Own shift coverage planning for 24/7 operations and drive accountability through structured rounds, logs, and training programs
- Oversee logging, triage, and resolution of unplanned events (e.g., alarms, equipment failures). Ensure accurate root cause documentation and corrective action tracking
- Support panel schedules, LOTO tracking, and system energization. Drive adoption of CMMS tools and internal platforms to standardize operations
- Partner with Manufacturing, Construction and Engineering teams to lead facilities handover. Establish preventative maintenance plans and develop system documentation for long-term ownership
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in purchasing, operations, and energy usage. Track and present data-driven outcomes to leadership
- Enforce Tesla's EHS standards, permitting requirements, and contractor controls. Maintain a safety-first culture across all shifts
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years of experience in facilities operations, utilities plant operations, or industrial maintenance; 2+ years in a leadership role
- Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems in manufacturing or data center environments
- Strong understanding of maintenance best practices, reliability principles, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to manage 24/7 shift operations and coordinate across disciplines
- Proficiency with CMMS, SOPs, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and incident documentation
- Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and cost reduction strategies
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills; ability to synthesize technical issues for stakeholders at all levels
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)
- 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
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Aug 07, 2025