Fire Protection Technician

What to Expect

Tesla has an outstanding opportunity to join the Facilities Fire Protection team atour Fremont Factory. The Facilities Fire Protection team maintains the fire & life safety systems at the factory and surrounding properties as well as new fire/life safety systems as the factory continues to grow and works in concert with our Fire Engineering team providing operability inputs and assisting with field verifications.

Team members also respond to emergencies involving the fire/life safety systems.

• Perform Inspection, Testing and Maintenance and troubleshooting on fire suppression, fire pump, fire alarm systems and facility fire extinguishers
• Perform fire and life safety code compliance reviews and audits for facilities throughout the Bay Area
• Identify, track and support mitigation strategies for life safety concerns
• Respond to and mitigate emergency events as part of internal response team
• Read, review, and provide mark ups as necessary in support of Fire and Life Safety system new construction and modifications

• 2 years of inspection and/or install experience with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems preferred
• NICET certifications, California, NFPA/Pro Board/IFSAC Fire Inspector preferred or willing to obtain
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, etc., and able to learn other company software
• Ability to act in accordance with Tesla requirements as well as state and federal laws, regulations, operational procedures, policies and statutes
• Familiarity with California Fire and Building Codes, Familiarity with NFPA codes including but not limited to Ca. Edition NFPA 25, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, NFPA 10, NFPA 2001, NFPA 14, NFPA 24 and NFPA 17
• Able to use basic hand, power tools, operate at heights and utilize lift equipment
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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

$29.60 - $58.80/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.