Facilities Maintenance Technician

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand.

We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now – right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing – might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading – you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

This is an opportunity to have a direct and daily impact in an exciting American energy technology and manufacturing company. The Facilities Maintenance Technician is at the forefront of delivering top level support, being part of a service leading department.

In this role, we are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing factory facilities utility, equipment and control systems, as well as building operations. This person will be responsible for making sure our facilities equipment runs smoothly and will be supporting our technical operations. The ideal candidate will be able to independently execute day‑to‑day operations and maintenance activities as well as be willing to roll up their sleeves to quickly tackle facility service and repair issues.

You will work closely with all members of the Form Energy team to contribute to sustaining a world class facility. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission.

The ideal candidate will bring a “can‑do” attitude, and strong independent problem solving skills. Hands‑on experience within computerized maintenance management software programs within manufacturing operations, or a start‑up is preferred.

The schedule for this position is a 12 hour alternating work week schedule. Day or night turn positions are available.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 — Form Energy’s 550,000‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose‑built for high‑volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast‑moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large‑scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

• Become familiar with and be the main point of contact for Equipment Asset Management.
• Maintain regular inventory management control of the facility equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and root cause analysis on all facilities equipment, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, building HVAC, air compressors, electrical, fire alarm/suppression, fire extinguishers, and eyewash stations.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new and retrofit facilities & manufacturing equipment. Fabricate, assemble and install facility utilities for equipment, as needed.
• Become proficient with our Computerized Maintenance Management System, Maintain X to use it to perform tasks to complete…