Building Maintenance Technician

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. in Texas seeks a dedicated Facility Technician to support the operation and maintenance of building systems critical to our factory and office functions.

You will assist with CAPEX-driven improvements, coordinate contractors, monitor equipment performance, and help uphold safety standards through 5S and LEAN practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or related industry.
• Basic technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures related to facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, and clean rooms is advantageous.
• Knowledge of regulatory, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and procedures.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Exposure to LEAN methodology concepts is beneficial.
• Proficiency in English language skills.
• Physical ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including standing and walking for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing building and facility equipment/system related design, planning, installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Support implementation of facility-related solutions for upgrades and repairs.
• Assist in project management tasks and documentation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Help manage facilities including office buildings, manufacturing plant, electrical systems, HVAC, fire and life safety systems, and other central systems.
• Support development and management of capital expenditures (CAPEX) project roadmaps for facility-related equipment.
• Assist in coordinating outside contractors and service providers for project completion and day-to-day facility support.
• Support utility service providers to ensure stable supply for ongoing production and expansions.
• Assist in monitoring and improving facilities equipment performance metrics.
• Participate in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support LEAN operations initiatives for problem-solving related to facility issues.
• Assist in sourcing spare parts to maintain equipment capability.
• Support implementation and adherence to safe work programs and practices for facility equipment and areas.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work area using 5S principles.
• Support maintenance employees with technical standards and procedures training.
• Assist in overseeing utilities operation and driving improvements.
• Provide support for 24/7 operation of facility equipment, including emergency after-hours assistance as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

LEAN knowledge

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Facility Technician assists in the maintenance and operation of building facilities and equipment crucial to the factory and office operations. They will support ongoing capital projects and maintenance activities, focusing on ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the factory support systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing building and facility equipment/system related design, planning, installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Support implementation of facility-related solutions for upgrades and repairs.
• Assist in project management tasks and documentation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Help manage facilities including office buildings, manufacturing plant, electrical systems, HVAC, fire and life safety systems, and other central systems.
• Support development and management of capital expenditures (CAPEX) project roadmaps for facility-related equipment.
• Assist in coordinating outside contractors and service providers for project completion and day-to-day facility support.
• Support utility service providers to ensure stable supply for ongoing production and expansions.
• Assist in monitoring and improving facilities equipment performance metrics.
• Participate in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support LEAN operations initiatives for problem-solving related to facility issues.
• Assist in sourcing spare parts to maintain equipment capability.
• Support implementation and adherence to safe work programs and practices for facility equipment and areas.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work area using 5S principles.
• Support maintenance employees with technical standards and procedures training.
• Assist in overseeing utilities operation and driving improvements.
• Provide support for 24/7 operation of facility equipment, including emergency after-hours assistance as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or related industry is preferred.
• Basic technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures related to facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, and clean rooms is advantageous.
• Knowledge of regulatory, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and procedures.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Exposure to LEAN methodology concepts is beneficial.
• Proficiency in English language skills.
• Physical ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including standing and walking for long periods.