Solestial, Inc.
solar energy
FacilitiesManager
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“Facilities Manager at Solestial, Inc.. Skills: Facilities Management, Infrastructure Management, Budget Management, Contractor Management. Ensure safety, reliability, and availability of facilities equipment. Manage all building infrastructure including repairs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure smooth operation of Solestial FAB; Ensure expenditures are in agreement with the budget; Ensure compliance with all regulatory codes and applicable rules; Ensure the ability to meet production goals
Industry & Context.
Ability to proactively troubleshoot and solve problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 7 years of experience in Facilities Management in an industrial setting, Knowledge of manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning processes, Read and understand technical drawings, schematics, or work orders to complete facility projects accurately, Ability to perform skilled general maintenance and repairs across the facility, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting, Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical, Ability to diagnose and resolve common issues independently
Nice to Have
Experience managing facilities for semiconductor manufacturing including solar, ICs and PCBs, Demonstrated experience setting up new facilities and production lines, Excellent communication skills, Team player, Ability to work in a fast changing environment with multiple tasks going in parallel, Ability to proactively troubleshoot and solve problems in a short period of time, Facility startup experience, Received training and/or certification such as OSHA HAZWOPER 8/24/40, OSHA 10/30 and others, Experience managing service providers and contractors
What You'll Do.
and availability of facilities equipment
Manage all building infrastructure including repairs
Establish facilities procedures and ensure compliance
Responsible for all facilities drawings
and coordinate contractors and suppliers
Maintain facilities budget and ensure expenditures align
Responsible for obtaining/maintaining required permits
Maintain compliance with federal/state/county/city regulations
Provide efficient communication with key stakeholders
Assist team with maintenance
troubleshooting and repair
Support manufacturing operations through equipment installations
Assist with commissioning and decommissioning of manufacturing equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working in close collaboration with equipment and production teams; Working with contractors, utilities, landlords, and local regulators; Provide efficient communication with key stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description The Company: Solestial, Inc. is the solar energy company for space. Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial panels can be mass-produced using automated machines resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity. From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility-scale energy infrastructure and services in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy. The Role: As the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for the entire Solestial solar cell and solar module FAB infrastructure including HVAC, DI water, electricity, process gasses, compressed air, exhaust, chemical storage, and waste treatment. You will be working in close collaboration with equipment and production teams to install, hook up, and commission processing equipment for solar cell and module manufacturing. You'll be working with contractors, utilities, landlords, and local regulators to manage facilities budget and supervise maintenance engineers to ensure smooth operation of Solestial FAB. This is an exciting position as part of a positive, supportive, and passionate team! A competitive compensation package, including equity and full benefits (see below), will be offered. ## Specific Responsibilities to Include Ensure the safety, reliability, and availability of facilities equipment and infrastructure for our manufacturing and R&D facilities in compliance with all regulatory codes and applicable rules. Manage all building infrastructure including repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Establish facilities procedures and ensure they are followed. Responsible for all drawings, layouts, diagrams, and blueprints for the facilities. Source, negotiate, and coordinate the
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