Apprentice Electrician, Commercial Self Perform

About the role

As an Apprentice Electrician with the Tesla Energy Commercial Deployment team, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Electrician on all phases of commercial PV, energy storage, and supercharging stations. The role involves a variety of electrical disciplines, including distribution/production power, lighting, and low-voltage tasks. This position requires 80% travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting various types of electrical components
• Using complex electrical schematics and blueprints
• Consulting manuals, reading, and interpreting diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• Performing a wide variety of job scopes, including installing modules, racking, and other assigned tasks
• Assisting with new installations of power distribution, transformers, lighting, and electrical equipment (480 VAC up to 1000VDC, inverters, batteries, DC strings)
• Displaying positive attitudes and practicing good work ethics that reflect the company’s mission, philosophy, and goals
• Completing tasks in a timely manner and providing feedback
• Producing parts lists and work plans based on drawings or field walks and routing
• Creating as-built drawings for work performed
• Testing and commissioning all work per Tesla procedures
• Completing job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required
• Evaluating job hazards and completing pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures

Requirements

• Must have compliant government-issued identification for domestic air travel and/or access to certain federal facilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be a Registered Trainee with the DIR or able to register and enroll in a state-approved trainee course
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and Ohm’s law
• 1–4 years of electrical experience
• Experience using hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment
• Ability to size conductors, conduits, and use the NEC Code Book
• Experience working with 120/208, 480/277 VAC
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics
• Ability to install electrical equipment
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. frequently
• Ability to work in high elevations and extreme environments
• Ability to perform repetitious duties for prolonged periods
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management
• High degree of initiative and ability to work alone and effectively with others

OSHA 10 or 30, CPR, and certifications for Reach Fork, Boom Lift, Manlift, or Forklift are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan
• 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)
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits, including 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