Supervisor, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory; starlink - Day Shift Strategy & Ops

Supervisor, Facilities Operations – Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) – Day Shift

Location:

Bastrop, Texas, United States

Lead operations teams for the central utility plant, infrastructure systems, and site services that enable high-volume solar cell production. This 24/7 role ensures reliable power, gas, chemical, and wastewater systems to support the world’s largest solar cell manufacturing plant, while driving regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

• Lead shift operations of central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment to support 24/7 solar cell manufacturing
• Oversee high‑purity gas/chemical distribution and delivery to production lines, minimizing waste and ensuring supply
• Monitor critical building systems (HVAC, power, plumbing, exhaust) to maintain cleanroom conditions
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules, operational procedures, safety training, and emergency responses
• Coach facility technicians and specialists, managing shift performance in a high-reliability environment
• Collaborate with Production, Machine Maintenance, and EHS to troubleshoot and support factory expansion
• Track metrics like system uptime, utility costs, and environmental compliance, reporting to Facility Operations Manager
• Drive sustainable operations, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA), and foster technical excellence

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of experience in facilities/utilities operations; OR associate’s degree in a STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead position
• 2+ years of experience with central utility plants, gas/chemical systems, high-volume manufacturing operations, or general facility management

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or STEM discipline
• Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, generators, or fuel storage systems
• Experience operating central utility plants, gas farms, and/or chemical distribution systems
• Experience with solar support systems (pyrophoric gases, wastewater) or regulatory compliance
• Experience managing budgets, third‑party vendors and/or negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value
• Familiarity with Six Sigma for facility improvements
• Proven shift leadership in high-growth manufacturing

• Ability to travel internationally (10%)
• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
• Must be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
  • A-Shift: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sunday – Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
  • B-Shift: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Thursday – Saturday and every other Wednesday)

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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