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Fixx Energy LLC is looking to add a Facilities Maintenance Technician to our team in Smyrna, TN. 

What We Offer 

Welcome to FIXX Energy LLC , where you will have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to have an influence. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission. 

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About the Role 

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily uptime of the physical plant. You will balance a mix of scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep the lights on, the air dry, and the machines running safely. Your mission is to minimize facility-related downtime while maintaining a "safety-first" culture in a high-voltage environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance: Perform scheduled oil changes, filter replacements, and belt tensioning on facility equipment (Air Handlers, Compressors, Pumps).
• Dry Room Support: Conduct daily rounds to verify that Dew Point and Relative Humidity sensors are within strict manufacturing tolerances.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to ISO 14001 and OSHA standards. Manage hazardous waste disposal and ensure chemical storage areas meet fire and environmental codes. Ensure 100% compliance with LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Arc Flash safety, and chemical handling protocols (NMP, electrolytes).
• Electrical & Lighting: Replace ballasts, switches, and outlets; assist Senior Techs with 480V motor replacements and troubleshooting.
• General Piping: Repair leaks in compressed air lines and process water piping; assist with the installation of new utility drops for production equipment.
• Facility Upkeep: Address general building needs including minor carpentry, painting, and flooring repairs within cleanroom environments.
• Logistics & Safety: Monitor chemical drum levels (Electrolyte/NMP) and swap containers following strict safety and PPE protocols.
• Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder for facility emergencies, including power outages, gas leaks, or fire suppression system triggers.
• CMMS Management: Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track work orders, inventory levels for spare parts, and equipment history.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Execute scheduled inspections and servicing on HVAC systems, industrial chillers, air compressors, and wastewater treatment equipment to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Dry Room Oversight: Monitor and maintain specialized Ultra-Low Dew Point Dry Rooms, ensuring airtight seals and desiccant runner performance to protect moisture-sensitive battery chemistry.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures in facility-wide utility systems (e.g., steam boilers, cooling towers, and vacuum pumps).

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Cleanroom Protocol: Must be comfortable working in full-body specialized PPE when entering controlled manufacturing environments.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights or weekends, to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Conditions: Exposure to loud machinery, high-voltage areas, and temperature-controlled environments.

Required Technical Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field is highly preferred. 
• Minimum of 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with strong background in troubleshooting and maintaining large infrastructure equipment and systems including HVAC, and site-wide compressed air and chilled water systems.
• Electrical Proficiency: Ability to troubleshoot 480V 3-phase power systems and interpret complex electrical schematics.
• HVAC/R Expertise: Experience with industrial-scale refrigeration and climate control, specifically regarding humidity-controlled environments.
• Plumbing & Piping: Familiarity with process piping for deionized (DI) water, compressed air, and chemical delivery.
• Automation Knowledge: Basic understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor facility health.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Ability to follow highly specific, step-by-step instructions required for working in hazardous battery manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural details
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and utilize maintenance software tools effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow all standards of IATF-16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO14001 environmental standards.

What is “Nice to Have”

• 5+ years' experience within a specific discipline from electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or structural maintenance. 
• Licensed electrician or active pursuant of journeyman examination
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC programming

Application Process

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At FIXX Energy, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. Fixx Energy LLC is a drug-free workplace.