Facilities Technician (Pitman Day Shift)
About The Position
Silfab Solar is hiring a Facilities Technician for its Fort Mill, South Carolina site. The role maintains and repairs facility equipment, troubleshoots process operations, and helps ensure safe, reliable performance without jeopardizing production. The technician completes preventive and predictive maintenance work orders, maintains required data and documentation, and follows applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, PSM, RMP, and permit requirements. The position also supports electrical and mechanical repairs and projects under the direction of the Facilities Manager and may participate as a member of the on-site emergency response team.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
- Experience operating a process and troubleshooting and correcting process operations.
- Experience with chemical handling and safe work practices for chemical handling.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, mechanical chillers, boilers, HVAC units, pumps, gauges, and valves.
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability, including use of hand and power tools.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Motivated and team-oriented, with strong attention to detail, precision, and follow-through.
Nice To Haves
- At least 8 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment working in a facilities group.
- Licensed operator of a wastewater treatment system (SC Phys chem).
- Knowledge of mechanical chillers, cooling towers, emission scrubbers, boilers, industrial air compressors, water treatment systems, and HVAC systems.
- Associate degree, technical trade school certificate, or higher.
- Military experience in a mechanical role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain facility equipment to maximize operating performance and assist with spare-parts inventory.
- Repair equipment to restore it to proper and safe working condition.
- Take data readings and maintain logs to meet local, state, and federal requirements.
- Troubleshoot process operations and make adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
- Use handheld instruments such as voltage meters, LEL meters, gas-detection meters, and pH meters.
- Help ensure production schedules are not jeopardized by process or equipment breakdowns or unsafe operating conditions.
- Follow LOTO procedures for unsafe equipment and equipment being serviced.
- Complete work orders for preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Keep work areas organized and comply with housekeeping and 5-S requirements.
- Complete electrical and mechanical repairs and projects as directed by the Facilities Manager.
- Prioritize safety and follow environmental rules and regulations.
- Initiate and complete other jobs, projects, and special assignments as directed by the Facilities Manager.
- Participate as an on-site emergency response team member.
- Follow PSM, RMP, and permit requirements, maintaining equipment and documentation related to covered processes and equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive market wages
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee recognition programs
- Employee PV panel purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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