Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and based in Newark, DE.  This is a fully on-site, in office role working Night Shift hours.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a highly technical, fast-paced Equipment Maintenance Team
• Create a strategy for Corrective, Preventative, and Predictive Maintenance in support of BMCD Manufacturing Operations
• Advise on new equipment required to enable business growth
• Evaluates systems/machines and determines maintenance or repairs that need to be performed
• Work in collaboration with Engineering Leadership and Facilities Management to plan work priorities, obtain necessary permissions, and assess resources to needed to complete tasks
• Prioritize work assignments and delegate tasks based on team members’ skills and experience
• Create a paradigm for tracking relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (e.g. safety, cost, task completion time, etc.) and have this information available to key stakeholders (i.e. dashboards)
• Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed safely, efficiently and on budget
• Advise key stakeholders on technical concerns, or complicated concepts, associated with production and testing equipment
• Train team members and track performance
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalency required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in facilities/maintenance management/building operations maintenance with at least 3 years of hands on supervisory/leadership experience.
• Hands on practical knowledge of the technical aspects production and facilities equipment
• In depth knowledge of systems, tools, and procedures utilized in equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of OSHA and other regulations, specifically those pertaining to work-place safety, occupational hazards, electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E)
• Computer systems knowledge including proficiency with MS Office programs
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to learn and use maintenance computer software to initiate and track work orders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization and with those outside the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated leadership acumen
• Team player with the ability to make impacts cross-functionally
• Able to identify and solve complex problems requiring independent judgement and action
• Computer Programming and PLC experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25–50 lbs
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots).

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match,  generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$74,600.00 - $107,400.00