Mechanical Superintendent

Mechanical SuperintendentThe Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for supervising installation of mechanical scopes at Gigafactory Texas — including process and facilities piping, HVAC, hydronic systems, and mechanical equipment — on aggressive schedules where speed and rigor both matter. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, commissioning, quality, EHS, and trade partners to plan and execute field work, remove constraints, and deliver systems that meet Tesla's safety, quality, and operational requirements. A high percentage of your time will be in the field directing work, verifying quality, and solving problems before they become schedule hits.ResponsibilitiesPlan and coordinate mechanical subcontractors and staff-aug crews against issued engineering, tools, equipment, and material availabilityDefine installation sequences for piping (CW, MTCW, TCW, process, plumbing, and utilities), equipment set (chillers, towers, HX, pumps, tanks, RTU/MAU/RAH/CRAH and skids), supports, hangers, insulation, and preservationOwn flush, clean, hydro, fill, and prep so systems are ready for commissioning and turnoverMaintain daily and 3-week look-aheads, site logistics, and crew loading; direct the work, track changes, and drive constraint removal with owners and datesHold IFC intent and quality: ITPs, hold points, weld/NDE awareness, redlines, QC/QA and safety inspections, and AHJ / Cx walkdownsRun the mechanical area safety culture (permits, LOTO, housekeeping) and manage construction equipment and temporary systems for safe executionKeep daily reports, photos, punchlists, delay/constraint logs, and turnover packages current, and sequence work with civil, structural, electrical, controls, and facilitiesRequirements7+ years supervising mechanical construction on industrial, manufacturing, data center, mission-critical, or similar large-scale workProven delivery of complex piping and equipment scopes on tight schedules, including staff-aug and multiple mechanical trade partnersAble to read and manage changes to P&IDs, mechanical packages, isometrics, equipment arrangements, datasheets/tag lists, and specs for welding, supports, insulation, flushing, and hydrotestWorking knowledge of hydronic systems (CW / MTCW / TCW or equivalent), rotating equipment, and HVAC install (chillers, towers, HX, pumps, data-hall / mission-critical preferred)Enforces Tesla EHS, OSHA, and site permit requirements; OSHA 30 or equivalent preferredExperience with ITPs, hold points, punch discipline, turnover readiness, and Cx interfaces (pre-functional checks, flush criteria, SAT/Cx)Clear written and verbal communication (RFIs, dailies, constraint asks); Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; Aconex, P6, or MS Project preferred; high percentage of time in the fieldCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program