Facilities Manager

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead all non-research operations at our Indorama Ventures Technology Center in The Woodlands, Texas. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing laboratory environment that enables scientists, engineers, and technicians to successfully deliver innovation and research outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
8–10+ years of facility operations experience in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, pilot plant, chemical, pharmaceutical, or R&D environments.
Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, contractors, vendors, budgets, and capital projects.
Knowledge of HVAC systems, laboratory ventilation systems, fume hoods, fire protection systems, and critical utilities infrastructure.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Experience with hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling is preferred.
Fluent English required.
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable.
Ability to perform occasional physical activities associated with facility operations
Availability to work on-site in The Woodlands, Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling is preferred.
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead facility operations across laboratory and office environments.
Manage preventive maintenance programs and facility infrastructure.
Support laboratory operations through effective vendor and contractor management.
Oversee shipping, receiving, safety, and administrative support activities.
Manage budgets, procurement activities, and capital improvement projects.
Drive EHS compliance and emergency preparedness programs.
Ensure laboratory systems, HVAC, utilities, ventilation systems, and safety infrastructure operate efficiently and reliably.
Partner with scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to support research excellence.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support future facility expansion projects.
Respond to facility-related emergencies and critical operational issues when necessary.