Facilities Technology Leader

Bloom Energy•San Jose, CA

1d•$149,300 - $257,200•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Facilities Technology Leader to oversee facilities technology and operations. The role reports to the VP, Global Facilities and is based in San Jose, California, or Newark, Delaware. It is fully onsite in an office five days per week, with 25% travel required. The leader manages building and utility systems, maintenance programs, facilities projects, vendors, workplace operations, and technical staff while ensuring safety, compliance, reliability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, technical operations, or critical infrastructure management.
Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, chilled water, life safety, mechanical systems, and controls.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.
Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to accommodate 25% travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Semiconductor, industrial, R&D, or high-tech facility experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems.
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and uptime.
Troubleshoot system issues and drive timely corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with EHS, regulatory, and internal standards.
Oversee inspection and maintenance of Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS).
Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and performance records.
Manage facilities projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, and building modifications.
Coordinate project planning, execution, and commissioning with cross-functional partners.
Manage vendors and contractors, including SLAs, KPIs, and performance oversight.
Support vendor sourcing and contract negotiations.
Drive energy efficiency initiatives and evaluate system optimization opportunities.
Maintain emergency response plans and ensure rapid recovery with minimal downtime.
Provide technical leadership, training, and guidance to engineers, technicians, and contractors.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Oversee soft services, including janitorial, landscaping, waste, and reception, as well as workplace operations.
Manage soft-services vendor performance and support space planning and moves.