Chemical Operator, Cathode Manufacturing

What to Expect Tesla's in-house Cathode Manufacturing Facility is located in Austin Texas. This investment is critical to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to increase the supply of cathode in North America. Chemical Operators work on a commissioning-based schedule, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift, and provide data to senior operators. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display attention to detail, be adaptable, work with minimal direction, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate equipment necessary as a Chemical Operator. This position is responsible for performing quality control testing, product packaging and loading/unloading finished goods and raw material. What You'll Do * Communicate with team members regarding safety, equipment status, production, quality, and operational issues using detailed written and electronic notes * Operate equipment in accordance with all safety, quality, environmental and efficiency standards by following written and verbal work instructions * Write and follow procedures to safely commission, operate, clear, startup, shut down, and Lock Out chemical manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently * Provide initial response to unplanned events to minimize the impact to personnel, the environment, and equipment * Use equipment and instrumentation to monitor and record pressure, temperature, and other process conditions * Complete facility-wide and area specific training programs to obtain certification to independently operate the plant * Issue permits for maintenance work What You'll Bring * 4+ years of experience in refinery/chemical processing * 2+ years of console operation in refinery/chemical processing * Preferred experience in Inductive Technologies (Ignition) DCS * Ability to handle tasks from initiation to completion and the ability to adapt to changing   demands and to react positively to verbal instructions * Proficient with computers to use digital management systems and communicate effectively and must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands: * Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time and safely lift up to 50 lbs. * Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including a respirator and safety harness Compensation and 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact ADA@ for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations. Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice . Chemical Operator, Cathode Manufacturing Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program

Created: 2026-04-02