Head of Facility Management

Solestial is pioneering the future of space-based solar power by developing advanced solar technologies optimized for the harsh conditions of space. 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 gases, 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.

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 work with contractors and suppliers.

Maintain facilities budget and ensure the expenditures are in agreement with the budget.

Responsible for obtaining/maintaining required permits for equipment installation, building modifications, etc.

Maintaining compliance with federal/state/county/city regulations including filing of required reports, environmental reports, and other documents.

Provide efficient communication with key stakeholders of all issues that may affect facilities operation, process tool operation, or the ability to meet production goals.

troubleshooting and repair of equipment in a timely manner.

Support manufacturing operations through equipment installations, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades in an active production environment.

Assist with the commissioning and decommissioning of manufacturing equipment, including coordinating utility connections such as electrical, compressed air, and process water connections.

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 systems; Experience managing facilities for semiconductor manufacturing including solar, ICs and PCBs.

Demonstrated experience setting up new facilities and production lines.

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.

Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment.

15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end.

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance.

Please note: this is an onsite role at our Tempe, AZ office.

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