Maintenance Manager

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Summary of Position 

As a Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you will play a key role in sustaining day-to-day operations and driving continuous improvement in our organization. Your responsibilities will include implementing safety policies and procedures, developing training processes for team members, and ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Sustain day-to-day operations and drive continuous improvement.   
• Implement safety policies and procedures for employees, outside contractors, and vendors.   
• Develop processes for training and proficiency demonstration of department team members.   
• Maintain manufacturing equipment focusing on high reliability and continuous improvement.   
• Maintain building facilities, to include HVAC and electrical.   
• Prepare site capital plan and prepare Application for Expenditure (AFE) documentation.   
• Establish and develop contractor relationships.   
• Coordinate and supervise work performed by outside vendors to ensure projects are completed on time.   
• Ensure efficient repair schedules including preventative maintenance and cost estimates.   
• Optimize costs, efficiency, and equipment availability.   
• Identify required spare parts and ensure availability.   
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.   
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.   
• Other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications

Skills  

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills   
• Strong attention to detail, precise, problem solving and time management skills.   
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail   
• Able to develop and implement effective performance management plans. 

Traits  

• Development and performance management 
• Ability to work cross-functionally.    
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.   

Education and/or Experience  

Required Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering or relative work experience   
• 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing automation   
• 3 years leadership experience   
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools   
• AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Inventor knowledge and experience   
• Strong understanding and implementation of.   
• Control schematic and wiring diagrams   
• Control Panel layout and design   
• Instrumentation and Controls   
• Electrical and Mechanical schematics   
• Read Blueprints   
• Industrial electrical design practices and safety standards   
• Experience in Robotics programming and interfacing, primarily Siemens and ABB  

Preferred Qualifications   

• Project management and sourcing workflows   
• Manufacturing methods and procedures   
• Resource planning and cost estimating   
• Process improvement   
• Technical understanding   
• Documentation skills   
• Regulatory Permit and Building Codes   
• Safety management   
• Supervision   
• Smartsheet/MS Project   
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision   

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program