Manager, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
On-siteBastrop, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily operations of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure supporting 24/7 solar cell manufacturing. Oversee high-purity gas and chemical procurement, storage, and distribution while managing HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing to maintain precise cleanroom conditions. Develop preventative maintenance schedules, operational procedures, and emergency response plans to guarantee facility uptime and risk mitigation. Lead a team of facility technicians and operators, providing coaching and performance management in a high-reliability environment. Collaborate with Production, Machine Maintenance, and EHS teams to troubleshoot issues and support factory expansion. Track key performance metrics including system uptime, utility costs, environmental compliance, and production yield impact. Drive sustainable operations and regulatory compliance while continuously improving cost efficiency and infrastructure reliability. Manage international travel (20%) and work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline
- 5+ years of experience leading facilities/utilities operations
- 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/operations environment
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership position
- Experience managing central utility plants, gas/chemical systems, and/or general facilities
- Ability to travel internationally (20%)
- 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 willing to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of central utility plants, gas farms, chemical distribution, and building systems (HVAC, electrical, pneumatic)
- Experience with environmental permitting, auditing, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance in a factory setting
- Experience with solar cell production support systems, including pyrophoric gases, toxic chemicals, and wastewater treatment
- Expertise in SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation for facility and utility control
- Familiarity with Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies applied to facility operations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex infrastructure in high-stakes, high-growth manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success working in dynamic environments with strict safety, environmental, and operational requirements
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