Facilities Supervisor (Pitman Day Shift)

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Summary of Position

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of facility infrastructure, utilities, chemical delivery systems, process gas systems, building systems, and support equipment. This position supervises Facilities Technicians, coordinates maintenance activities, manages contractors, and ensures facility systems operate safely and efficiently to support production objectives. This position places particular emphasis on the safe operation and maintenance of chemical handling systems, hazardous material storage areas, process gas distribution systems, water treatment equipment, and utility infrastructure critical to manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections, coordinate maintenance requests, and oversee daily facilities operations.
• Supervise Facilities Technicians and contractors, assigning and prioritizing work based on production and facility needs, and ensure employees follow applicable LOTO, confined space, electrical safety, chemical handling, hot work, and other safe-work practices.
• Support troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility infrastructure, utilities, and building systems.
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and reliability of chemical delivery, process gas, water treatment, wastewater, compressed air, HVAC, and related utility systems.
• Coordinate chemical and process gas deliveries and maintain inventories of facility supplies, tools, chemicals, gases, and consumable materials.
• Perform routine inspections of chemical storage, containment, and distribution systems to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Support environmental, health, and safety programs, including hazardous materials management, spill prevention, emergency response equipment, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies to complete maintenance activities and facility projects. Ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements, permitting procedures, PPE requirements, and facility policies.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspections, permits, SDS documentation, and compliance-related records.
• Participate in chemical spill response, utility emergencies, equipment failures, evacuations, and other emergency response activities as required.
• Assist with the training and development of Facilities Technicians in technical skills, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and facility system operations.
• Coordinate facility construction, renovation, equipment installation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Communicate facility outages, repairs, project activities, and potential production impacts to appropriate stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional off-hours support.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organization, and time-management capabilities.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills involving chemical, mechanical, electrical, controls, and utility systems.
• Working Knowledge of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, chemical delivery systems, air compressors, process gas distribution systems, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Traits

• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Strong commitment to safety, accountability, and customer service.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 7 years of facility maintenance, utilities, chemical processing, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience supporting chemical process systems and hazardous material operations in a manufacturing environment.
• HAZWOPER Training (24-hour minimum) preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Military technical training or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience in solar, semiconductor, battery, chemical processing, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and hazardous material compliance requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Additional Information

Silfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Any information provided during the application process will be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.