Shop Foreman (Evening Lead)

About Solaris Energy Infrastructure



Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

About the Opportunity



We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Shop Foreman to lead refurbishing and repair operations in Livingston, TX. This role is responsible for providing daily leadership to production employees, ensuring safe and efficient execution of work, and maintaining high standards for quality, delivery, and accountability. The ideal candidate has experience in switchgear, transformers, breakers, switches, electrical equipment repair or manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment, along with a demonstrated track record of driving process improvements, reducing downtime, improving workflow, and developing high-performing teams.

 

​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Essential Functions

• Lead, coach, and support 2nd shift production employees to meet daily safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and housekeeping expectations.


• Coordinate work assignments, manpower needs, materials, tools, and equipment to support production schedules and customer deadlines.


• Oversee repair, assembly, inspection, testing, or manufacturing activities related to switchgear, transformers, breakers, switches, electrical distribution equipment, or similar industrial products.


• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.


• Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, rework drivers, equipment concerns, and material constraints through clear communication and timely escalation.


• Drive process improvement initiatives that improve throughput, reduce waste, improve quality, lower cost, and strengthen 2nd shift performance.


• Conduct shift start-up meetings, communicate priorities, review performance metrics, and ensure effective turnover between shifts.


• Train, develop, and hold team members accountable for safe work practices, standard work, attendance, productivity, and quality expectations.


• Maintain accurate shift documentation, including production updates, labor allocation, quality issues, safety observations, and improvement actions.


• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable quality procedures.


• Partner with operations, planning, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support production flow and issue resolution.


• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to supporting plant organization, employee engagement, and continuous improvement activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certification, or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or a related field preferred.


• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, repair, electrical equipment, industrial production, or similar environment required.


• Prior leadership, lead person, or supervisory experience in production, repair, maintenance, or manufacturing preferred.


• Experience with switchgear, transformers, breakers, switches, electrical distribution equipment, electrical repair, or related industrial equipment strongly preferred.


• Proven process improvement experience, including examples of improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, workflow, labor efficiency, or cost performance.


• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, or similar continuous improvement exposure preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of safety procedures, quality standards, production documentation, and shift reporting.


• Basic computer skills, including ability to complete production reports, review schedules, communicate by email, and use common business systems.


• Ability and willingness to work 2nd shift, overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules as business needs require.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts


• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks


• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”


• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change


• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative


• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

• Competitive compensation packages


• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits


• Disability Insurance


• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings


• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays


• Career Progression


• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.