Facilities Supervisor

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is looking to hire a Facilities Supervisor whose overall responsibility is performing duties and assisting management within the engineering operation of a manufacturing and distribution environment, or other facilities as directed by management. Individuals are expected to understand all aspects of the operation, adhere to safety standards and meet production guidelines.

What You’ll Do

• Lead two shifts including leading and developing facilities specialists, directing technician work, planning work, coordinating work with production, approving technician time and managing technician vacation approvals.

• Be the facilities POC for the plant leadership team during shift.

• Deliver training to technicians and create training materials.

• “Safety Ambassador” for the facilities team. Ensuring maintenance activities are being conducted safely and within company’s safety policies and performs safety audits on facilities related work

• Train on the safe usage and operation of metal and wood fabrication tools

• Plans and coordinates necessary Facilities Equipment downtime repairs and makes recommendations to facilities leadership

• Lead facilities specialists and technicians in the creation, execution, and training of predictive/preventive maintenance activities as needed

• Ensure the facilities shifts are completing assignments in a safe manner and have a firm understanding of safety policies and procedures affiliated with facilities related work

• Oversee contractor work to ensure safe work practices and scope of work is being adhered to

• Effectively train/mentor technicians and specialists on predictive/preventative maintenance of equipment and systems and delegates

• Efficiently create basic equipment daily inspection standards, repairs/replaces Facilities Equipment that fails

• Write reviews and provide real-time performance feedback to technicians and specialists.

Who You Are

• Manipulates and troubleshoots the Controls System Overview System to find and clear faults

• Navigates the Controls System to find Facilities Equipment System efficiently and find equipment data

• Oversee regulatory testing on fire pump and sprinkler visual PMs

• Lead systematic power recovery of the building

• Lead operation, maintenance, tests, and repairs of mechanical, electrical and controls equipment, systems, and components

• Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and mechanical support

• Applies skills in restoring equipment to operational status including but not limited to Electrical distribution, Air Compressors, Chillers, Vacuum pumps, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer and HVAC

• Monitors Control System Overview to identify system problems such as jams, faults, etc.

• Assists with preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment and systems

• Responsible for maintaining safety guidelines, cleanliness and security standards

• Identify and surface issues to leadership in a timely fashion

• Comply and meet standard operating procedures

• Perform other duties and special project(s), as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent technical Military education and related experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline – preferred

• At least four years of military or industrial experience in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, or electrical controls

• 10+ years working in maintenance in a leadership role

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) as well as the ability to record and log work in a CMMS software platform

• Ability to understand, follow, and execute written and/or oral instructions

• Strong electrical knowledge. Must have the ability to troubleshoot motor control panels and related components. High and Low voltage (>480) and train as needed

• Superior verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate appropriately within the department at a site level

• Ability to analyze, problem solve, and make decisions independently

• Ability to work under pressure while meeting immediate goals, deadlines, standards and expectations

• Proficient in safe operation of articulating aerial lifts

• Experience conducting and managing teams to perform PMs and repairs on building systems and forklifts

• Must have advanced preventive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methods

• Strong mechanical knowledge. Ability to lead the team to change parts and do minor rebuilding of components

• Experience working with CMMS(Hexagon EAM)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a maximum of 50lbs based on needs of the role

• Perform repetitive movements (e.g. climbing ladders), reaching, bending, push/pull bins, repetitive wrist movement, be stationary, mobile or physically active for entirety of the shift

• Frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, testing equipment, office documents, and office objects near and far

• Ability to work quickly, accurately, and safely while using machinery
  

Employment Type & Schedule:

• Full-Time, Hourly

• Shifts may include day, night, weekend, or rotating schedules, depending on operational needs.

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.