Maintenance Supervisor

Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all maintenance personnel. Responsible for training and developing direct reports and setting objectives. Provides direction to shift associates, contractors and vendors to ensure that First Solar’s standards are being met. Responsible for communicating systems and policies to direct reports. Responsible to work with the appropriate departments & handle employee relations matter.

• Responsible for the scheduling of and the daily work assignments of all maintenance personnel. Accomplishes the maintenance planning process.
• Responsible to provide analysis on equipment availability issue and provide improvement plan.
• Responsible for developing and training maintenance technicians on the job.
• Responsible for handling disciplinary actions with the associates.
• Supervises the on-site service and repair of process equipment and the maintenance of necessary equipment and parts inventory.
• Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and to ensure that all contractors and on-site vendors are aware of all Company Safety Procedures by signing the proper documentation.
• Interfaces with other departments, supplier personnel and offsite vendors.
• Supervises the troubleshooting and servicing of all energy sources on all equipment and is responsible for the preventative maintenance program.
• Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.
• Responsible for effective communication levels and fosters team building.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Oversee and understand the responsibilities of the Maintenance/Equipment Engineering associates to properly manage the hazardous waste generated from maintenance jobs performed in the either building.
• Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.