What to ExpectTesla’s in-house Lithium Refinery is located in the greater Corpus Christi
area of Texas. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the
world’s transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to
aggressively increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide available
in North America.

We are seeking a Maintenance Execution Leads to help further our mission. As a Maintenance
Execution Lead, you will interface closely with the Project, Commissioning, and
Operations teams ensure that all field work led by Tesla is safely and
efficiently executed according to Project specifications. Once the unit is
fully operational, you will work closely with the site’s Planners, Specialists,
and Engineers to ensure that planned work is well-understood by Technicians and
Contractors and is safely executed according to these plans. You will also lead
the planning and execution of break-in work required to keep the unit online.
This position will be required to work a shifting schedule until the site is
stabilized, leading multi-disciplinary crews through complex jobs with little
oversight.What You’ll DoWork closely with discipline specialists and engineers in
the development and implementation of acceptance criteria that will govern the
handover from Project to Operations teams. Work closely with Vendors, Engineers, and Technicians in
the execution of efficient, tag specific commissioning plansLead the execution of commissioning activities across
organizational boundaries, inclusive of vendor support, on-site resource
balancing, tooling requirements, and utility needsProvide regular stewardship of commissioning execution
progress and challenges to multiple levels of the organization. Collaborating closely with the maintenance planning team
to translate maintenance plans into actionable tasks for the execution teamLeading a team of skilled technicians and tradespeople in
the successful completion of maintenance activities, both planned and reactiveEnsure that maintenance tasks are executed according to
established safety protocols, industry best practices, and Tesla’s standards. Monitor the progress of maintenance activities daily,
adjusting schedules as needed to meet operational requirementsIdentifying opportunities for process improvements, cost
savings, and efficiency gains within maintenance execution processesLeverage commissioning experience to assist in the
development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures, work
practices, & equipment strategies to enable efficient life-cycle management
of plant assets post-startup

What You’ll BringEvidence of
exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of equipment maintenance
fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve
challenging technical problems5+ years of
execution leadership in an industrial manufacturing environment, with
experience supporting maintenance organizations in the development and
execution of detailed job plansExperience with
solids handling, rotary calcination and hydro-metallurgical equipment is a plusProven ability
to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring
extended hours and alternative shiftsAbility to
communicate clearly and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, vendors,
craft experts, as well as executivesMust have
command of the English language, both written and verbal

Robstown, Texas

Full time