Facilities Engineering Manager
Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We're looking for a Facilities Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering team. You will manage a diverse group responsible for facility operations, maintenance, utilities integration, and capital projects that ensure advanced electrolyzer manufacturing and testing. You will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on support, ensuring our facilities are safe, reliable, and scalable to meet company growth.
You will work onsite at our Devens, MA office reporting into the Director, Service Engineering & EHS.
Primary Responsibilities
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Lead and mentor the facilities engineering team by setting priorities, delegating work, and providing career development
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Establish and maintain processes for preventative maintenance, facility upgrades, and capital projects
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Foster a culture of safety, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
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Oversee daily facility operations, ensuring uptime, compliance, and safety
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Manage relationships with landlord, fire department, and other authorities with jurisdiction (AHJs)
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Manage on-call rotation for facility emergencies and coordinate response protocols
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Develop preventative maintenance programs for building labs, machine shops, facility equipment, and critical utilities
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Ensure readiness and utility requirements for new equipment installation in collaboration with manufacturing and R&D teams
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Integrate facility utility systems such as: HVAC, electrical distribution, cooling water, compressed air, high and low pressure nitrogen, R&D, and test stand operations
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Collaboration with manufacturing, process, and facilities engineers to define and provide project solutions to support new or modified production lines, equipment placement, and testing operations
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Lead integration of facility systems such as: power, water, HVAC, compressed air with manufacturing equipment and test stands
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Manage facilities equipment moves, installations, and decommissioning
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Oversee documentation of facility layouts, schematics, and utility integration
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Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
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Ensure facilities meet building codes and industry best practices, promoting sustainability and energy efficiency
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Lead Emergency Response team alongside EHS leadership
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Manage building fire prevention programs, including fire alarm and fire suppression systems
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Be a main contributor to ISO 14001 certification and Environmental Management System compliance
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline
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7+ years of facilities engineering experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment, 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
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Strong technical expertise with facility utility systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, water/gas systems) and their integration with industrial equipment
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Proven project management skills with experience leading capital projects and programs
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Experience building design software (ex: Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam)
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Experience managing CMMS (ex: Upkeep, Limble)
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Experience in controlled manufacturing, or hydrogen/chemical processing facilities
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Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
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LEED certification knowledge of sustainable HVAC design practices
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Compensation and Benefits l M3
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!