Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Solar Plant

First Solar, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 80,700 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in United States is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to plan and supervise daily work for maintenance personnel. You will train and develop direct reports and set objectives, directing hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to ensure First Solar's standards are met.

This role requires extensive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage CMMS/Maximo.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, mechanical or electrical field is desired/required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical or electrical field is desired.
• 10 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience or 2+ years of First Solar Maintenance Team Lead or Tech 3 experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily uptime of equipment, following escalation procedures as needed for support.
• 1st echelon on call coverage for equipment and personnel issues directing department needs after hours to include weekends.
• Scheduling and daily work assignments of all maintenance personnel; executes maintenance planning process.
• Developing and training maintenance technicians on the job.
• Handling disciplinary actions with associates.
• Supervises on-site service and repair of process equipment and maintains parts inventory.
• Manages daily changes to workloads and schedules to meet department needs; ensures CMMS/Maximo compliance.
• Ensures production and support equipment availability; oversees safety compliance and waste management.
• Interfaces with other departments, supplier personnel, and offsite vendors; fosters teamwork and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Vacuum systems or laser operations

MS Office and CMMS experience

CMMS experience

Organizational and supervisory skills

Manufacturing processes and equipment

Excellent communications skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical field

Bachelor's degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical field

10 years maintenance experience in manufacturing

3+ years leadership experience or 2+ years First Solar Maintenance Team Lead or Tech 3

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

MS Office

Job description

First Solar in United States is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to plan and supervise daily work for maintenance personnel. You will train and develop direct reports and set objectives, directing hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to ensure First Solar's standards are met.

This role requires extensive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage CMMS/Maximo.