Facilities Manager

Thea Energy • Kearny, NJ

1d • $85,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Thea Energy is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Facilities Manager to oversee the physical infrastructure required to build the future of fusion energy. This candidate will interact with the Company’s leadership, finance & operations, and technical teams to ensure our labs, production floor, and offices are safe, efficient, and scalable. This role will have a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly to support our rapid growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in facilities management, preferably in an R&D, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing complex electrical infrastructure and laboratory / manufacturing build-outs.
• Experience with high vacuum systems
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• OSHA 30hr Certification and a strong safety focus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Ability to find creative solutions to physical infrastructure problems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facility operations including building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for both office and high-tech lab environments
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, with preventative maintenance plans in place for all critical assets
• Plan and execute facility modifications and expansions to support hiring and installation of manufacturing and test equipment
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and facility budgets
• Develop expansion plans to account for company growth, working with real estate brokers and negotiating leases for additional space
• Coordinate with other organization stakeholders to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations
• Manage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures regarding space planning and asset management
• Lead space allocation planning for a growing team

Benefits

• Salary range $85,000-$150,000
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed