Process Controls & Automation Technician, Lithium Refinery

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Robstown
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect Tesla's in-house Lithium Refinery located near Corpus Christi, Texas is critical to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and represents our efforts to aggressively increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide available in North America. We are seeking a Process Controls and Automation Technician to help further our mission. In this role, you will be a crucial member of the team responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of process control and automation systems. Your responsibilities will include supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems to optimize plant processes and maintain operational efficiency. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the commissioning and startup of the refinery. What You'll Do Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of process control and automation systems to ensure performance standards and safety regulations are met Maintain detailed records of system configurations, maintenance activities, and equipment performance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Investigate and resolve all issues related to control systems, and automation systems Assist in upgrading and optimizing existing control systems to improve operations efficiency, safety, reliability Play an integral role in supporting the commissioning and startup of the refinery Work closely with the project and engineering teams to support the installation and commissioning of control systems for new projects and ensure the successful transition to operational status What You'll Bring 2+ years of experience in refinery/chemical processing,1+ year in board operations Preferred experience in Emerson DeltaV DCS and SIS or Safety Manager Controls Systems.Proficiency in troubleshooting control system issues and identifying solutions Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance in control systems and automation equipment Capacity to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced industrial environment Effective communication skills to report issues, provide updates, and collaboratewith cross-functional teams, including engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel Dedication to ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability in control systems, automation, and documentation Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 pounds, including the ability to carry 20 pounds up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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