Manager, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Lead the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure to enable 24/7 high-volume solar cell manufacturing for orbital AI data centers.
Role type
Manager, Facilities Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
Central utility plant, gas/chemical distribution systems, and cleanroom environmental controls for solar cell production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy / Industrial facilities
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Central utility plant management, gas/chemical system operations, HVAC and building systems, preventative maintenance planning, team leadership, regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA/NFPA), SCADA systems, PLC programming, industrial automation
Preferred skills
Environmental permitting and auditing, sustainability initiatives, solar cell production support systems, Six Sigma methodologies, cross-functional team management in high-stakes environments
Technologies
SCADA, PLC, industrial automation systems
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment; oversee high-purity gas and chemical procurement and distribution; manage critical building and environmental systems to maintain cleanroom conditions; develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and safety training; lead and develop a team of facility technicians and operators; collaborate with Production and EHS teams to troubleshoot issues and support factory expansion; track and optimize key performance metrics including system uptime and utility costs; drive sustainable operations and regulatory compliance
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership