Mechanical Superintendent The 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.
Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate mechanical subcontractors and staff-aug crews against issued engineering, tools, equipment, and material availability
Define 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 preservation
Own flush, clean, hydro, fill, and prep so systems are ready for commissioning and turnover
Maintain daily and 3-week look-aheads, site logistics, and crew loading; direct the work, track changes, and drive constraint removal with owners and dates
Hold IFC intent and quality: ITPs, hold points, weld/NDE awareness, redlines, QC/QA and safety inspections, and AHJ / Cx walkdowns
Run the mechanical area safety culture (permits, LOTO, housekeeping) and manage construction equipment and temporary systems for safe execution
Keep daily reports, photos, punchlists, delay/constraint logs, and turnover packages current, and sequence work with civil, structural, electrical, controls, and facilities
Requirements:
7+ years supervising mechanical construction on industrial, manufacturing, data center, mission-critical, or similar large-scale work
Proven delivery of complex piping and equipment scopes on tight schedules, including staff-aug and multiple mechanical trade partners
Able to read and manage changes to P&IDs, mechanical packages, isometrics, equipment arrangements, datasheets/tag lists, and specs for welding, supports, insulation, flushing, and hydrotest
Working 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 preferred
Experience 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 field
Compensation & 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