Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Buffalo, New York, United States
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Description
- Perform daily operations functions to ensure the plant remains compliant with all safety and regulatory standards, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment
- Manage multiple facility projects, capital improvement initiatives, and operational tasks simultaneously, seamlessly switching between projects while ensuring timely completion within established deadlines
- Develop, document, and continuously improve operations and maintenance procedures for facility systems, ensuring clarity and adherence to best practices
- Develop mechanical/process equipment and utility design drawings in Revit
- Prepare engineering specifications for bid invitations, conduct bid evaluations, conform bids for purchase, evaluate quotes for preventative maintenance activities, and develop specs and proposals for equipment and services with vendors
- Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth plant operations
- Drive root cause analysis on process or asset failures, identify opportunities for innovation, and work across sites to determine commonality and implement best practices
- Mentor and coach facilities technicians and operators, ensuring established efficiency and safety targets are met, while fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and excellence
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, compressors, air dryers, air handling units, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, dehumidification units, and heat recovery systems
- Proficiency in HVAC load calculations, hydraulic analysis, and software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office, MS Project, and CMMS systems
- Proven ability to identify opportunities for innovation and make recommendations supported by thorough analysis, consistent with code and best engineering practices
- Demonstrated experience in driving root cause analysis and implementing best practices across sites
- Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while directing and overseeing the work of junior staff
- Capable of developing mechanical / process equipment and utility design drawings in Revit
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to develop specs, proposals, and cost/ROI analysis for equipment and services
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Maintenance, Operations, and Construction, to ensure seamless plant operations
Compensation and 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
Expected Compensation
- Sr Engineer - $93,600 - $140,400/annual salary
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Company
Tesla
Overview
Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better.
In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.
We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.
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