Gas & Chemical Operations Supervisor

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Gas & Chemical Supervisor in Jeffersonville, IN to lead and optimize the safe operation of bulk and specialty gas systems essential for PV cell manufacturing. You will guide engineers and technicians, manage maintenance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in an engineering field and 5+ years in industrial gas/chemical operations, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls/Automation or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years in industrial gas, chemical, semiconductor, PV cell, electronics, battery, or high-tech manufacturing facility operations.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bulk gas, specialty gas, and chemical supply and distribution systems.
• Experience with hazardous gas systems, gas cabinets, BSGS, VMB/VMP, gas detection, exhaust monitoring, chemical distribution, and control systems is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of bulk gas, specialty gas, and chemical storage and distribution systems.
• Lead Gas & Chemical Engineers and Technicians and set priorities for daily operation, maintenance, and recovery activities.
• Ensure adequate gas/chemical inventory, backup supply, and contingency arrangements.
• Ensure proper shift coverage and handover of equipment status and maintenance activities.
• Monitor system availability, alarms, and production impact; lead escalation for abnormalities.
• Plan and manage gas/chemical system improvement, expansion, and reliability projects.
• Develop and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for gas/chemical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Controls/Automation

Tools

P&ID interpretation

Engineering drawings

Job description

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Gas & Chemical Supervisor in Jeffersonville, IN to lead and optimize the safe operation of bulk and specialty gas systems essential for PV cell manufacturing. You will guide engineers and technicians, manage maintenance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in an engineering field and 5+ years in industrial gas/chemical operations, with strong leadership and