Factory Chiller Technician

What To Expect

Candidates for Tesla Chiller Specialist will contribute in day-to-day operations that may be outside of their normal skill set, such as equipment repair and training/exposure to work unfamiliar with the candidate.

• Performs routine maintenance and repair on chilled water, hot water, and steam heating systems, including associated equipment
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inspections, testing, certification, and preventive maintenance on large-scale chiller and boiler systems
• Maintains detailed equipment logs and records to ensure compliance, traceability, and operational continuity
• Inspects, adjusts, and corrects control and safety device settings on chillers and boilers to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Opens, inspects, cleans, and troubleshoots chillers, condensers, cooling towers, belts, valves, backflow prev enters, motors, and pumps
• Manages boiler system readiness through chemical water testing, winter startup procedures, summer shutdowns, and certification tracking
• Provides technical oversight, quality assurance, on-the-job training, and crew leadership for mechanics while managing tools, materials, and inventory

• Brings a minimum of 5 years of hands-on HVAC technician experience in industrial and commercial environments
• Demonstrates technical expertise in the installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial HVAC and process chilled water systems
• Applies in-depth knowledge of HVAC and electrical codes, terminology, practices, and procedures with strict compliance to federal, state, local, and county regulations
• Experienced with centrifugal and screw chillers, hot water and steam boiler systems, chilled water expansion systems, and SCADA/equipment monitoring platforms
• Maintains strong organizational and self-directed work habits, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks independently and effectively
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats, with a customer-focused mindset and strong teamwork skills

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