Facilities Engineer II

Kairos Power•Albuquerque, NM

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking a Facilities Engineer II to independently support and improve building systems and facilities operations across office, laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for managing facilities projects, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring reliable day-to-day building operations. The Facilities Engineer II works cross-functionally with internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient facilities services while applying sound engineering judgment and hands-on technical expertise.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, or project management supporting HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required
Hands-on troubleshooting and/or repair experience with building systems preferred
Experience supporting facilities in critical environments (e.g., wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing) preferred
Experience with building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL/BACnet preferred) or willingness to learn
Experience with access control systems (Genetec preferred) or willingness to learn
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Project and Visio preferred
Valid Class C driver’s license preferred for occasional business-related driving
Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Facilities engineering and management principles for office, laboratory, R&D, and light manufacturing environments
Building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and life-safety systems
Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
Building automation and control systems (BMS/BACnet)
Safety regulations, procedures, and contractor safety requirements
Construction methods, permitting processes, and contractor coordination
Facilities project management from scope development through execution and closeout
Use of CMMS to manage work orders, scheduling, documentation, and service requests
Contractor and vendor coordination and performance evaluation
Development of scopes of work and evaluation of vendor proposals
Use of BMS tools to monitor performance and troubleshoot system issues
Cross-functional collaboration with EHS, IT, Construction, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting
Clear verbal and written communication of technical and operational information
Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to solve facilities-related problems
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond effectively to facilities emergencies and unplanned repair needs
Ability to maintain a strong safety-first mindset
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
Ability to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to manage scope changes and communicate schedule/cost impacts to stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to write clear scopes of work and acceptance criteria for maintenance and small-to-medium facilities projects.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on troubleshooting and/or repair experience with building systems
Experience supporting facilities in critical environments (e.g., wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing)
Experience with building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL/BACnet preferred) or willingness to learn
Experience with access control systems (Genetec preferred) or willingness to learn
Microsoft Project and Visio proficiency
Valid Class C driver’s license
Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Responsibilities

Manage facilities improvement projects that support engineering testing requirements and improve building efficiency.
Manage repair and maintenance activities in support of preventive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and shared equipment.
Use the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor HVAC performance, adjust conditions, identify equipment issues, and coordinate repair work.
Manage work orders, scheduling, and documentation within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Partner with Facilities Management to track project costs, invoicing, and project closeout activities.
Use formal and informal service request systems to track facilities service requests through completion.
Oversee contractors and consultants on site, including orientation, work permits, safety compliance, and progress monitoring.
Coordinate permitting and inspections required for facilities-related projects.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams including Construction, EHS, IT, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting.
Assist with planning and execution of shutdown maintenance and construction activities, including occasional early morning, after-hours, or weekend work.
Develop scopes of work and solicit vendor proposals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
Evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
Support space planning activities and develop project scopes to meet operational needs.
Assist with administration of the site access control program.
Provide on-call support for facilities emergencies and urgent repair needs, including occasional after-hours response.
Lead basic root-cause problem solving for recurring equipment issues and coordinates corrective actions to improve reliability.
Support readiness for audits/inspections by ensuring maintenance records, permits, and contractor documentation are complete and available.
Support commissioning/acceptance activities for facilities work (e.g., functional checks, punch lists, turnover documentation) appropriate to project scope.
Other duties as assigned.