AESC is looking to add a Lead Facilities Inspector – HVAC to our team in Florence, SC  

• Full-Time
• Onsite, Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. 

About the Role

The Lead Facilities Inspector – HVAC supports the quality control for building, commissioning, and installation activities of HVAC systems by reviewing project documentation, overseeing installation and testing, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with contractors, the Facilities Manager, and team members to inspect work quality, and document progress. The Lead will ensure all HVAC systems meet performance standards and project guidelines during construction phase. This role will transition into a Lead Facilities Technician – HVAC focused in late 2025.

What You Will Do 

• Ensure quality control during the construction, commissioning, and installation of HVAC systems.
• Participate in Factory Witness Testing to verify system functionality.
• Review work method statements and Inspection Test Plans
• Analyze project documentation to confirm HVAC system performance aligns with design specifications.
• Oversee commissioning activities to ensure they stay on schedule and meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to discuss progress, report on commissioning activities, and request necessary time for completion.
• Coordinate with design, production, service, and installation teams to ensure seamless integration of HVAC systems.
• Plan and track work schedules, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
• Inspect ongoing work to ensure it meets quality standards and specifications.
• Communicate any deviations from the plan and ensure they are properly documented and addressed.
• Document daily activities and submit detailed reports.

What You Need

• Strong understanding of industrial HVAC systems with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to read & understand Construction and PI&D drawings.
• Work & accept direction pertaining to a focused assignment schedule.
• Understand the ITP process and meet achievement deliverables.
• Able to communicate    with team members & sub-contractors.
• Have basic computer skills & create reports for achievement deliverables.
• Independent, driven, eager to learn, has strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities.
• Have basic knowledge of commissioning policies and guidelines.
• Work in a diverse ever-changing environment.

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Associate degree or HVAC Certification – Experience can be considered in lieu of experience. 
• Knowledge of regulatory standards or local building codes
• Ability to lead and mentor junior technicians or contractors in HVAC best practices.
• New plant design, build, and commissioning is a plus. 
• Proficient in MS Office applications 
• Proficiency with conferencing systems (Microsoft Teams)

Travel

Occasional domestic travel may be required. 

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. 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.

We offer: 

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match 
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, 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 Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and hear.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 75% of time. 
• Ability to remain in stationary position 25% of the time.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to bend, lift and / or twist. Occasionally required to climb, balance or crawl  

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.