Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

Position Overview:

Solid Power, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineering Supervisor to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next- generation, all solid-state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment. Building and directing a team of Maintenance Technicians for maintaining equipment, repair, and on-the-spot troubleshooting support, and preventative maintenance will be the primary focus of daily activities. This role is a key position on a growing team that supports the success of R&D and production alike.

Job Duties:

• Assist or lead with hands-on installation, operation, and maintenance of new and existing machine equipment and new line installations.
• Ensure proper utilization of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop a team to handle day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact.
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist the team to solve operational issues.
• Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel.
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals.
• Administer policies and procedures.
• Keep track of maintenance schedules for all equipment using CMMS software and scheduling tools.
• Support other departments as required with production integration for process specific equipment and/or coordinate with Solid Power staff and contractors where applicable.
• Contribute toward the development of new procedures and improved general practices in the form of work instructions and SOPs.
• Communicate results of work through effective data collection and management, documentation, and reports to Manager.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair all production equipment as needed.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field. 10+ years of operations maintenance experience preferred; 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making.
• Shown ability to excel in a results-oriented, challenging environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others.
• Effective mentoring, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of industry safety and reliability standards.
• General maintenance/repair/troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical control systems (480VAC, 208VAC, 110VAC and 24VDC), pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drive systems.
• Experience with starters, relays, contacts, and fuses.
• Experience replacing pump seals, motors, and gearboxes.
• Experience with hydraulic cylinders, valves, and hoses.
• Structured problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Ability to work and complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to seek out and/or anticipate issues or needs for smooth plant operation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The candidate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Salary Range: $93,000 - $105,000

Application Deadline: 03/29/2024

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, Unlimited PTO, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility in our equity plan.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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