Equipment Maintenance Team Leader

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!  In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Description Form Energy is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Team Leader to lead day-to-day maintenance activities and support the reliability and availability of production equipment at our Weirton facility. This role will provide hands-on leadership to maintenance technicians, coordinate daily work, and ensure preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.

Leader will work closely with Maintenance Management, Operations, Engineering, and other support teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to help build and lead a high-performing maintenance organization supporting Form Energy's rapid growth and breakthrough technology. Relocation assistance is available.

Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for assigned shifts and production areas. Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment. Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed accurately and on schedule. Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians through hands-on training and technical guidance. Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company procedures, LOTO requirements, and applicable standards. Support critical spare parts identification, inventory management, and equipment readiness.

5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, with working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, controls, and automated equipment. Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating maintenance technicians in a production environment. Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices and CMMS-based work management. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment problems, prioritize work, and make sound decisions under pressure. Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Where you'll work: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This