Job Description

What to Expect

The Technical services Team works around the clock on utilities and infrastructure systems to maximize performance and availability. Through a combination of preventative and corrective maintenance they ensure these systems operate as intended, and when they don't, they're returned to service as soon as possible.


The Technical service Team is looking for an experienced Water and waste water treatment systems lead who can build and lead a team of engineers and Technicians to plan, build and extend all facilities required for the Gigafactory Berlin.

What You'll Do

Build, grow and lead a team of engineers and technicians that will oversee maintaining and operating the following systems: Wastewater treatment plant Domestic and Industrial Water Reverse Osmose Water Ground water management and monitoring Laboratory Analysis Be a key stakeholder early in the construction process of Gigafactory Berlin, to ensure efficient lifecycle costs, reliability, and operability of the factory Capacity Planning: Capacity requirements for facilities maintenance, waste management and recycling Monitoring compliance with standards, guidelines and regulations. Coordinate downtime activities and needs between technical services, construction, and production. Incorporate all improvements and best practices into site specifications and standards Investigate ways to reduce the cost of maintenance and operation. Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems Investigate ways to reduce the cost of maintenance or improvement projects Independent handling of authority requirements including participation in discussions with authorities and experts and coordination of external companies Independent decision making on planning details, control of the implementation and ensuring the transfer of information within the team.

What You'll Bring

Background working as a Chemical engineering, maintenance or operation lead in manufacturing environments. Experience in maintenance management of industrial facilities and utilities. Prior people/team management experience Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Proficient in technical German and English is mandatory. Further Languages are of advantage. Strong relationship management and communication skills. Experienced with Microsoft packages (e.g., Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint and MS Project).


Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.



Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.