What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Supervisor position at T1 Energy Inc.?
T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.
The Role
T1 Energy is looking to hire an Equipment Supervisor who is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance and equipment support activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role supports the performance and reliability of production equipment by leading maintenance technicians and ensuring safe, timely, and effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Reporting to the Equipment Manager, the Equipment Supervisor focuses on shift-level execution, work order management, safety compliance (including LOTO), and team coordination. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who ensures accountability, maintains high safety standards, and drives continuous improvement in equipment uptime and maintenance discipline.
What You'll Do
Daily Maintenance Execution
We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have 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.
The Role
T1 Energy is looking to hire an Equipment Supervisor who is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance and equipment support activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role supports the performance and reliability of production equipment by leading maintenance technicians and ensuring safe, timely, and effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Reporting to the Equipment Manager, the Equipment Supervisor focuses on shift-level execution, work order management, safety compliance (including LOTO), and team coordination. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who ensures accountability, maintains high safety standards, and drives continuous improvement in equipment uptime and maintenance discipline.
What You'll Do
Daily Maintenance Execution
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities across assigned shifts. Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Ensure accurate use of the CMMS. Review, assign, and close work orders with proper documentation. Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and backlog control.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Track downtime trends and participate in root cause analysis.
- Promote a safety-first culture. Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Support LOTO audits and training initiatives.
- Recruit, coach, and support maintenance technicians. Provide troubleshooting guidance and ensure accountability for performance and attendance.
- Monitor and report KPIs including OEE, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance cost, PM compliance, and backlog. Drive improvements using root cause analysis and reliability tools.
- Monitor spare parts usage and support inventory accuracy.
- Track downtime, response times, and preventive maintenance completion. Provide performance updates to the Equipment Manager.
- Partner with EHS, Production, Engineering, and Quality to align maintenance activities with operational and production goals.
- Maintenance Supervision
- CMMS & Work Order Management
- Preventive Maintenance Execution
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Compliance
- Equipment Troubleshooting Support
- Shift Leadership
- Team Coaching & Accountability
- Basic Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Awareness & Enforcement
- Communication & Coordination Skills
- Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
- 3–6 years of experience in maintenance or equipment support within a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
- Experience working in 24/7 or shift-based operations
- Familiarity with CMMS systems
- Strong understanding of LOTO and safe maintenance practices
- Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment preferred
- Experience with PLC and Robots such as ABB, Stäubli, etc.
- Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- OSHA Certifications related to maintenance and reliability
We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have 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.