<p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h1>Sr. Manager, Facilities</h1><p><b>Location:</b> Mesa, Arizona<br><b>Function:</b> Operations / Manufacturing<br><b>Category:</b> Manufacturing Overhead<br><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time</p><br><h2>Position Summary</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced <b>Sr. Manager, Facilities</b> to lead facilities operations for our inverter manufacturing plant in <b>Mesa, Arizona</b>. This role is responsible for ensuring that the site infrastructure, building systems, utilities, maintenance programs, and facility services operate safely, reliably, and efficiently to support high-volume manufacturing.</p><br><p>The Sr. Manager, Facilities will oversee plant facilities, maintenance activities, vendor and contractor management, facility upgrades, regulatory compliance support, and site readiness for production ramp-up. This role will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to ensure the facility supports production uptime, capacity expansion, safety, and operational excellence.</p><br><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead day-to-day facilities operations for an inverter manufacturing plant, including building systems, plant utilities, site services, and facility maintenance.</li><li>Ensure reliable operation of critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, water systems, fire protection, security systems, and other manufacturing support utilities.</li><li>Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facility assets and infrastructure.</li><li>Support production uptime by ensuring rapid response to facility-related issues impacting manufacturing operations.</li><li>Manage facility budgets, operating expenses, service contracts, spare parts, and capital improvement projects.</li><li>Lead, develop, and manage facilities technicians, maintenance personnel, contractors, and third-party service providers.</li><li>Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams on plant layout changes, equipment installations, production line expansions, and capacity ramp-up projects.</li><li>Support EHS programs by maintaining facility compliance with applicable safety, environmental, fire, and building code requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with local authorities, inspectors, utilities, landlords, and external agencies as needed.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to energy efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, plant reliability, workplace safety, and cost control.</li><li>Establish facilities KPIs and reporting mechanisms for uptime, maintenance performance, work orders, safety, cost, and project execution.</li><li>Support emergency response planning, business continuity, and site security requirements.</li><li>Ensure a clean, safe, well-maintained, and production-ready facility environment.</li></ul><br><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>8+ years of experience in facilities, plant maintenance, or industrial operations, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.</li><li>Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, electronics, automotive, power equipment, or high-volume production environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of plant utilities, building systems, maintenance practices, and contractor management.</li><li>Experience managing facilities budgets, maintenance programs, vendors, and capital projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, building codes, fire protection, and environmental requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and respond effectively to urgent production or facility issues.</li><li>Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, EHS, quality, and supply chain teams.</li><li>Proficiency with CMMS, work order systems, Microsoft Office, and facilities reporting tools.</li></ul><br><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Experience in inverter, power electronics, battery energy storage, solar, semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing.</li><li>Experience supporting a new factory launch, production ramp-up, or major facility expansion.</li><li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.</li><li>Experience managing utility infrastructure for power electronics or electrical equipment manufacturing.</li><li>Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, local Arizona building codes, and environmental compliance requirements.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA 30, or similar are a plus.</li></ul><br><h2>Ideal Candidate Profile</h2><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on facilities leader who can operate strategically while staying close to daily plant needs. This person should be comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, able to build strong maintenance and facilities systems, and capable of supporting a production ramp while maintaining high standards for safety, reliability, and cost discipline.</p><h2></h2><br><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;">At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.</span></span></p><p></p><p>Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p></p><p></p><h1><span style="color:#a33600;"><b>We are Nextpower</b></span></h1><p></p><p></p>

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<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p></p><p></p><h1>Sr. Manager, Facilities</h1><p><b>Location:</b> Mesa, Arizona<br /><b>Function:</b> Operations / Manufacturing<br /><b>Category:</b> Manufacturing Overhead<br /><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time</p><br /><h2>Position Summary</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced <b>Sr. Manager, Facilities</b> to lead facilities operations for our inverter manufacturing plant in <b>Mesa, Arizona</b>. This role is responsible for ensuring that the site infrastructure, building systems, utilities, maintenance programs, and facility services operate safely, reliably, and efficiently to support high-volume manufacturing.</p><br /><p>The Sr. Manager, Facilities will oversee plant facilities, maintenance activities, vendor and contractor management, facility upgrades, regulatory compliance support, and site readiness for production ramp-up. This role will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to ensure the facility supports production uptime, capacity expansion, safety, and operational excellence.</p><br /><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead day-to-day facilities operations for an inverter manufacturing plant, including building systems, plant utilities, site services, and facility maintenance.</li><li>Ensure reliable operation of critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, water systems, fire protection, security systems, and other manufacturing support utilities.</li><li>Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facility assets and infrastructure.</li><li>Support production uptime by ensuring rapid response to facility-related issues impacting manufacturing operations.</li><li>Manage facility budgets, operating expenses, service contracts, spare parts, and capital improvement projects.</li><li>Lead, develop, and manage facilities technicians, maintenance personnel, contractors, and third-party service providers.</li><li>Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams on plant layout changes, equipment installations, production line expansions, and capacity ramp-up projects.</li><li>Support EHS programs by maintaining facility compliance with applicable safety, environmental, fire, and building code requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with local authorities, inspectors, utilities, landlords, and external agencies as needed.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to energy efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, plant reliability, workplace safety, and cost control.</li><li>Establish facilities KPIs and reporting mechanisms for uptime, maintenance performance, work orders, safety, cost, and project execution.</li><li>Support emergency response planning, business continuity, and site security requirements.</li><li>Ensure a clean, safe, well-maintained, and production-ready facility environment.</li></ul><br /><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>8+ years of experience in facilities, plant maintenance, or industrial operations, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.</li><li>Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, electronics, automotive, power equipment, or high-volume production environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of plant utilities, building systems, maintenance practices, and contractor management.</li><li>Experience managing facilities budgets, maintenance programs, vendors, and capital projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, building codes, fire protection, and environmental requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and respond effectively to urgent production or facility issues.</li><li>Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, EHS, quality, and supply chain teams.</li><li>Proficiency with CMMS, work order systems, Microsoft Office, and facilities reporting tools.</li></ul><br /><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Experience in inverter, power electronics, battery energy storage, solar, semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing.</li><li>Experience supporting a new factory launch, production ramp-up, or major facility expansion.</li><li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.</li><li>Experience managing utility infrastructure for power electronics or electrical equipment manufacturing.</li><li>Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, local Arizona building codes, and environmental compliance requirements.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA 30, or similar are a plus.</li></ul><br /><h2>Ideal Candidate Profile</h2><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on facilities leader who can operate strategically while staying close to daily plant needs. This person should be comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, able to build strong maintenance and facilities systems, and capable of supporting a production ramp while maintaining high standards for safety, reliability, and cost discipline.</p><h2></h2><br /><p><span><span>At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.</span></span></p><p></p><p>Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h1><span><b>We are Nextpower</b></span></h1><p></p><p></p>

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