Facilities Supervisor

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. 

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Facilities Supervisor to lead and supervise Facilities activities in a brand new Manufacturing Factory that utilizes a state of the art computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage assets, requests, and preventative maintenance. In this role, you will lead the effort to coordinate/plan preventive & corrective maintenance on Facilities systems & spaces, as well as calibration activities across all teams. As part of our Facilities Operations team and reporting into our Facilities Operations Manager, you will work on day to day and special evolution Facilities planning & executing with Engineering, Process, Technical, Procurement and Production Operations teams. This role will have a Facilities Planner & team of technicians to support these efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! 

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV.

What you’ll do:

• Support the execution and improvement of Form Energy’s safety & environmental programs related to Facilities.

• Work closely with technical teams, engineering teams, architecture, and factory design & construction engineers to maintain the systems, spaces and programs for a brand new 500,000 square-foot battery manufacturing facility.

• Maintain the facility to meet the company’s initial and expansion technical needs.

• Provide & support ongoing planning and execution of building systems PM activities.

• Supervise the site administration of a new CMMS and grow to meet the expansions. 

• Support the buildout effort, managing contractors and other parties to support on-time, on-budget delivery of the new projects.

• Work closely with technical teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to learn new facilities equipment to meet technical infrastructure requirements.

• Manage a team and set of vendors (including electrical, HVAC, utility & safety systems, & office areas) to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of our facility.

What you’ll bring:

• 5-10 years of experience in Supervision of technical Facilities maintenance, planning or administration in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work across the business to define, prioritize and deliver on requests from engineering and all other teams.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, coaching, & mentoring a team.

• Ability to manage a team of technicians with a supporting planner to meet KPI targets.

• Experience managing and delivering complex facilities projects.

• Ability to prioritize and track multiple projects to completion.

• Flexible working style: Can “wear many hats” and jump quickly between projects.

• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills are a must.

• Ability to prioritize and track multiple projects to completion.

• Able to work well in cross-disciplinary project teams and drive results.

• Knowledge of facilities operations and management practices.

• Knowledge of WV building codes and environmental requirements is a plus.

• Experience in the manufacturing, lab or engineering environment is a plus.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.