The posting
T1 Energy is looking to hire a highly skilled Facilities Technician to support and lead facility maintenance operations. Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system optimization, and mentoring junior technicians. The Facilities Technician III plays a key role in ensuring facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and building automation systems.
- Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to Facilities Technicians I and II.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors performing maintenance or installation work.
- Analyze equipment performance data and implement improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance documentation.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support audits and inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance with company standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and HSE teams.
- Respond to emergency maintenance issues and provide on-call support as needed.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across facility systems.
- Comply with all company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and safe work instructions.
- Promptly identify and report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
Who You Are
- Strong technical expertise in multiple facility systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls).
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and lead problem resolution.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to manufacturing environments.
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical skills.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of facility systems and maintenance practices.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
- OSHA 10- or 30-Hour training, or equivalent safety training preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Employment Type & Schedule
- Full-Time, Hourly
- Shifts may include day, night, weekend, or rotating schedules depending on operational needs.
About T1 Energy
At T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), we build energy. We are an American solar manufacturer building the future of energy abundance. From our headquarters in Austin, Texas, we’re pioneering a domestic solar supply chain with one mission: to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.
We started with G1_Dallas, one of the most advanced solar manufacturing facilities in the world. The 5GW facility is located in Wilmer, Texas. It has the capacity to produce more than 20,000 solar modules a day for solar farms that power American homes, businesses, and keep our energy grids resilient.
Next is G2_Austin: Our new solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. Its first 2.1GW phase is designed to produce next-generation TOPCon cells beginning in 2027. As the fab grows, it’s expected to support up to 1,800 manufacturing jobs. Modules assembled at G1 can run on cells from G2.
What comes after G2? Come join us and help figure that out. And then build it. The sun has always shone on America. Now you can turn it into abundant electricity.
The T1 Way
We’re all in on the mission, and we pursue it as one team. We move fast, own our results, and treat each other with respect. Egos stay at the door: no one is too senior to roll up their sleeves, and no idea is too small to share. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and keep a sense of humor, you’ll fit right in.
T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.
