Facilities Maintenance Manager, Megafactory

Description

Tesla’s Facilities team is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee and manage the operations of our Megapack Manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both mechanical and electrical equipment, along with proven leadership skills. As the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable functioning of the facility, including power distribution, cooling systems, and related infrastructure. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage a team.  

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime 
• Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring 
• Implement and enforce operational procedures, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices 
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential issues, proactively address maintenance needs, and ensure the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to schedule and oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades 
• Identify and diagnose equipment failures, system malfunctions, and other issues, employing technical expertise to resolve them promptly 
• Analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to optimize efficiency and reliability 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years in facilities operations/engineering with 2+ years in a leadership role  
• Proven experience managing infrastructure in a high-tech or mission-critical environment (semiconductor, refinery, biotech, data center, or advanced manufacturing)
• Deep understanding of MEP systems, power distribution, energy management, UPS, Fire Suppression systems, BMS, and industrial utilities
• Strong project management, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure

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:

• 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)