Planner/Administrator- CMMS USA (1st Shift)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Provides analytical, configuration, and support for First Solar's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Resolve issues with a customer focused attitude and strong sense of quality. Acts as a primary CMMS support team member for local/global issues and company expansion

Education/Experience:

• 4 year degree in Engineering, IT, Business Management, or related field OR
• 2 year technical degree in a maintenance discipline with CMMS experience OR
• 2 to 5 year's experience in maintenance or planning
• Strong background in work management, asset management, mobile applications, and spare parts inventory systems.
• Solid technical understanding of plant operations and system processes.
• Proven leadership experience in maintenance planning and department operations.
• Working knowledge of reporting tools and application development, including both structured and object-oriented programming concepts.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• CMMS configuration and deployment experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and emergency work management.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills (independent and collaborative).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Effective collaboration with internal/external partners.
• Ability to define/document and implement system policies and procedures.
• Willingness to learn and manage other business systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Anticipate future system needs; evaluate, prioritize, and coordinate projects.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for upgrades, enhancements, and major issues.
• Develop clear processes and automate enhancements/upgrades.
• Train plant personnel on CMMS usage.
• Deploy CMMS globally and support administration.
• Lead/participate in cross-functional teams for process improvement.
• Document system operations and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide feedback for system enhancements based on usage and failure analysis.
• Ensure compliance with work management standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers.
• Maintain effective communication and foster team building.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Perform other assignments as required

Reporting Relationships:

• This position may have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500 - $89,000, Annually

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a driving force in the success of our company.