Tesla Water Engineering Technician Facilities 

United States, Texas, Austin 

256615322

• Independently perform technical tasks. Follow general instructions on new assignments. Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature such as bench scale testing, samplings, chemistry adjustment recommendations to operations
• Routinely resolve problems and troubleshoot problems using reference materials, SOPs, technical guides, and vendor provided manuals
• Be the point of contact for water chemistry internal lab. Own equipment, validation, calibration, and laboratory information management system. Perform routine lab testing.
• Maintain applicable discipline knowledge, such as wastewater treatment process, RO process, water quality regulations, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and chemical principles
• Routinely resolve problems and troubleshoot problems using reference materials, SOPs, technical guides, and vendor provided manuals
• Apply judgment in resolving non-routine problems, escalate to system engineering as required. Monitor, analyze, and address issues for area processes each shift
• Assist with installation, modification, and removal of facilities equipment. Maintain tools and equipment necessary for the job in working order. Identify abnormal operating conditions and aids operations team in resolution

• Industry related associate’s degree and/or higher with strong knowledge in pure water and industrial wastewater systems
• Experience working in a water chemistry lab
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite, and PDF editing software
• Complete all assigned PMs and work orders in a timely and detailed manner and documents. Ability and flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Author SOPs, training guides, repair plans, and system handover documentation

Essential Physcial 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