Facilities and Equipment Manager

Core Natural Resources•Triadelphia, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Equipment Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of a 30,000-square-foot production facility and approximately 15,000 square feet of pilot-scale and R&D laboratories. This role oversees facility infrastructure, manufacturing equipment, utilities, maintenance programs, capital projects, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure maximum equipment uptime while supporting production, pilot operations, and R&D activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities management, or a related environment.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements and industrial compliance standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, piping and instrumention diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification.
Experience supporting pilot plants, chemical processing, specialty materials, or advanced manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and process controls.
Experience with ISO or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and orderly workspace.
Manage all building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, plumbing, fire protection, security systems, and general infrastructure.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility assets.
Coordinate facility repairs, renovations, and improvement projects.
Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, utility providers, and service organizations.
Maintain facility drawings, permits, inspections, and asset documentation.
Oversee grounds maintenance, snow removal, waste management, and general site services.
Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for production, pilot-scale, and R&D equipment.
Establish equipment maintenance schedules and asset management systems.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues.
Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and decommissioning of equipment.
Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies.
Track equipment performance metrics, including uptime, downtime, and maintenance costs.
Support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support effort to comply with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations.
Maintain facility readiness for audits, inspections, and customer visits.
Support facility safety programs, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and contractor safety.
Support environmental compliance programs, including waste handling and emissions monitoring where applicable.
Identify facility and equipment improvement opportunities.
Develop capital expenditure requests, project budgets, and implementation plans.
Manage project execution from concept through startup.
Coordinate contractors and vendors.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Provide oversight for contractors.
Develop maintenance budgets.
Establish maintenance KPIs and performance reporting.
Support training and employee development activities.
Participate in strategic planning for site growth and operational excellence.