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.

What You'll Do

* 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

What You'll Bring

* 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

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

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Factory Chiller Technician

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