Technician- Maintenance

First Solar is hiring a Technician-Maintenance in Tamil Nadu, India, responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production tools. Duties include preventive and repair maintenance on electrical systems, motors, and robots, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing waste disposal. Candidates should have a diploma in electrical/electronic engineering, with 1-2 years of experience preferred. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting (Emergency Repair) and maintaining of production tools in the lines.
This includes Preventive, Predictive & Repair Maintenance activities for all manufacturing production tools such as electrical systems, motors, vacuum pumps, conveyors, Robots, and material handling machines.
Ensure assigned PM - Job Plans and Work Orders from CMMS system are carried out timely and comply with PM requirements.
Work closely with relevant teams such as ME, MFG and Maintenance area Engineers to support day to day activities and challenges.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:-

Complete daily assignments as scheduled and as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.
Perform on-site service and repair of equipment.
Follow EHS and First Solar safe practices on all work assignments.
To identify and recommend cost savings opportunities.
Ability to interpret and understand mechanical drawing
Responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed and dispose according to ISO14001 waste management procedures.

This includes but is not limited to:-

Remove hazardous waste such as HEPA filters / pre filters/spent oil/ E-waste.
Segregation of metal and nonmetal waste
Disposal and segregation of contaminated and non-contaminated waste
Make sure all empty drums or chemical containers are properly labeled. Work with Waste Management Team to make sure the containers or drums is located and disposed as per regulations.
Responsible for adherence to all ISO45001 safety procedures, good housekeeping standards and wearing of PPE.
Notify EHS Department if there are questions or concerns with the management of hazardous waste.

Education:-

Diploma in electrical/electronic or electro-mechanical engineering preferred

Experience:-

1 - 2 years of relevant experience for diploma holders or
No working experience is required for fresh entries with technical Diploma from recognized institution (OJT will be provided)

Behavioral:-

Able to work as a team
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Always follow First Solar EHS Safe Work Practices
Effective communication skills

Technical:-

Computer Literate (MS applications – Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Ability to read schematics and technical drawings
Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Robotic.
Capable of following LOTO procedures
Demonstrated analytical troubleshooting skill.
Must be capable of entering data or pass downs into/from the CMMS/Maximo system.

Location:-

Tamil Nadu, India.

Company Overview:-
First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company’s goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles. We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.