Pipefitter, Lithium Refinery

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Maintenance & Reliability Team for a novel Lithium Refinery near Corpus Christi, TX. As a Certified Pipefitter, you will interface closely with the Project and Operations teams to support construction and commissioning jobs, while also supporting field repairs and custom fabrication activities as we transition into the core maintenance & reliability organization post startup.In support of this 24/7 operation, you will be periodically on-call, and may be required to occasionally work nights and weekends. Competitive pay rate selected based on relevant experience; overtime available as driven by business need.

• Act as in-house construction technician, planning and performing mechanical piping and equipment installation, including support of start-up and commissioning of those systems as needed
  
• Assist with planning, material acquisition, coordination, and communication to ensure the work gets completed with a focus on meeting project deadlines and cost goals without impacting production
  
• Plan sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage, machining and thickness of metal
  
• Read prints, make sketches, layout, fabricate in shop and field. Perform field removal & pipe replacement
  
• Enthusiastically cross train and support peers with project work that is outside of your, or their, core skill set
  
• Engage in training on new tools, systems, equipment, and procedures as needed
  
• Identify and openly communicate methods, procedures, and tools to improve the efficiency of the Maintenance Team
  

• 8 plus years of industrial pipefitting and fabrication experience, with evidence of exceptional ability
  
• Completion of a skilled trade's certificate program and/or relevant military experience is preferred. Associates Degree in Engineering or Technology is a plus
  
• Ability to read & fabricate off drawings, shop, isometric, PID, Schematic, and calculate take offs for rolling offsets, 90's & 45's
  
• Willingness to travel to other Tesla Facilities for support and to work outside of your trade when needed
  
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge with piping systems, fitting installation, and applicable codes
  
• Strong Command of the English language, both written and verbal
  

Essential Physical Demands:

• Able to lift up to up to 60 lbs., repetitive at times, work at elevations up to 50 ft.
  
• Experience in safe work practices that include writing a Job Hazard Analysis, knowledge of OSHA regulations, electrical safety, chemical handling, fall protection, LOTO
  

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