Facilities Technician II

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 a Facilities Technician II is an intermediate-level role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing facility systems and equipment within a high-tech manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, supporting safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement across facility operations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform operation, maintenance, testing, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems with minimal supervision

• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC electrical systems, including relays, components, and basic control circuits

• Restore facility systems to operational status, including electrical distribution, air compressors, chillers, vacuum pumps, HVAC systems, and thermal processing equipment (e.g., RTO systems)

• Monitor and navigate facility control systems to diagnose faults, alarms, and performance issues

• Perform structured power recovery procedures for facility systems

• Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Develop and refine equipment inspection standards and checklists

• Perform and support advanced PM activities on facility and conveyor systems

• Conduct regulatory inspections and testing, including fire pump and sprinkler system visual PMs

• Coordinate and execute small-scale projects, including equipment modifications and facility improvements (e.g., 80/20 structures, workstation retrofits)

• Identify reliability issues and recommend improvements to maintenance strategies or equipment design

• Support cost, efficiency, and uptime improvements through data-driven recommendations

• Perform metal and wood fabrication, including use of saws, drills, and basic welding or machining as needed

• Repair or replace failed components and perform minor equipment rebuilds

• Execute all work in accordance with safety policies and procedures

• Utilize FTHA and Take 2 processes for non-routine tasks

• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities within CMMS

• Ensure work areas meet cleanliness, organization, and 5S standards

• Identify and escalate issues to leadership in a timely manner

Who You Are

• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

• Experience troubleshooting AC/DC circuits and replacing electrical components

• Experience with preventive maintenance and equipment repair methods

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience using CMMS systems for work order tracking and documentation

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 3-5+ years of industrial, military, or technical experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, or controls systems

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing or automated production environment

• Experience with conveyor systems and material handling equipment

• Basic welding, machining, or fabrication experience

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks

• Frequent use of hands, tools, and equipment

• Ability to work at heights using ladders or aerial lifts

• Visual acuity for inspections, troubleshooting, and system monitoring

The T1 Way

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.