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Critical Electrician, Data Center, Facilities

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jun 12, 2026
What to Expect The ideal candidate has experience in performing general, preventative, and emergency maintenance of data center equipment and infrastructure, as well as strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, plumbing, and process systems operation and maintenance in a critical data center environment. What You'll Do Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install electrical systems supporting mission-critical data center operations Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, PDUs, VFDs, motors, and power distribution equipment Support electrical infrastructure ranging from 120/208V through medium-voltage distribution systems Respond to electrical alarms, equipment failures, and emergency events to maximize uptime and reliability Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), switching procedures, and energized work practices in accordance with NFPA 70E standards Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, electrical prints, and control drawings Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams on commissioning, upgrades, and reliability improvements What You'll Bring 5+ years of industrial, commercial, mission-critical, utility, semiconductor, manufacturing, or data center electrical experience Experience troubleshooting switchgear, breakers, transformers, motor controls, UPS systems, generators, and power distribution equipment Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems preferred Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, NEC, electrical safety, and LOTO practices Ability to perform electrical testing using multimeters, meggers, power quality meters, and related diagnostic equipment Experience supporting critical uptime environments is highly preferred Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience preferred Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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