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Electrical Field Commissioning Specialist, Energy

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect Under supervision of the Commissioning Lead, the Electrical Field Execution Commissioning Specialist will conduct testing, pre-commissioning and energization on various electrical equipment related to industrial buildings. This includes low, medium, high and control voltage equipment including distribution transformers, circuit breakers, switchgears, busbars, motor control centers, isolation/disconnect switches, fuse, cables, relays, surge protection and grounding equipment. The primary function of this role is to successfully accomplish testing, pre-commissioning and energization of electrical systems across the facility including electrical power distribution systems (medium, low and control voltages), lighting and other electrical systems. Travel up to 75-80% of the timeis required once the project in Sparks is complete. What You'll Do Coordinate between electrical construction / contractors, the commissioning team, operations and qualified electrical resources to ensure appropriate electrical resources perform and document required testing, inspections and commissioning activities Directly supervise the electrical commissioning team (direct employees and contractors) to ensure goals and work practices are in accordance to the relevant industry and Tesla standards. Prioritize electrical commissioning sequencing to meet project objectives Be a leader in safety at the site by ensuring commissioning activities are carried out according to Tesla safety procedures, ensuring important metrics are met or exceeded. This includes conducting pre-startup safety reviews and punch listing as well as implementing the Tesla electrical isolation and LOTO procedures associated with construction, commissioning and operation of the electrical distribution system Conduct on-site testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities on various equipment, including equipment, sub-system, and integrated system level testing, with the highest safety standards Identify and raise issues with equipment that could affect operator safety & plant reliability in addition to investigating and resolving electrical related equipment issues and failures in a timely/efficient manner including providing recommendations to solving technical issues based on experience in electrical troubleshooting as well as participating/leading root cause analysis of equipment failures What You'll Bring Strong preference for Degree in Engineering or the equivalent in experience with the ability to interpret single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, construction drawings/ details, P&ID's and other electrical user documentation Experience and solid understanding of electrical construction and industry standards such as NFPA 70 & NEC and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Experience, and knowledge of electrical distribution system equipment including setting up and programming various electrical protection relays Experience with electrical testing and procedures as well national testing standards (NETA) and test equipment including, but not limited to, multi-function meter, insulation resistance tester (megger), low resistance ohmmeter (ductor), high potential dielectric withstand equipment (hi-pot), current injection units and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA) equipment Ability to take on or assist with other construction and commissioning roles Understand corrective actions for nonconforming conditions and regulatory impacts 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