Facilities Operations Manager

The role

You will lead the planning and execution of facilities operations across a growing portfolio. You will manage the facilities operations team, oversee day-to-day operations, and drive long-term infrastructure strategy.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the facilities operations team
• Own day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites
• Oversee Maintenance and Environmental Services delivery
• Manage vendor performance and stakeholder communication
• Own and improve the CMMS, asset records, and preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee inspections, servicing, and corrective actions for building systems and industrial equipment
• Build scalable operational processes and use performance metrics
• Assess issues and recommendations using building-systems knowledge
• Represent Facilities Operations in standups and executive discussions

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in facilities operations or related roles
• Direct people management experience
• Experience leading operations in a startup, high-growth, or similarly rigorous environment
• Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems
• Experience with CMMS ownership and configuration
• Experience with preventive maintenance program development, asset management, and vendor oversight
• Ability to navigate changing priorities and make decisions with incomplete information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience supporting manufacturing, hardware development, R&D, or other technically complex facilities
• Hands-on maintenance or trade experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

About the company

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. The company has raised $1.5 billion from various investors to propel its mission forward.