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Facilities Operations Manager

Lead the facilities operations team at Helion, a fusion power company, ensuring operational excellence and strategic infrastructure planning.

Location
Everett, WA, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
lead
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Lead and develop the facilities operations team
  • Own day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites
  • Own and improve the CMMS and preventive maintenance programs
  • Oversee inspections and servicing for critical building systems
  • Build scalable operational processes

Must have

  • 8+ years of experience in facilities operations
  • Experience leading operations in a startup or high-growth environment
  • Working knowledge of building systems
  • Experience with CMMS ownership and configuration
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting manufacturing or R&D facilities
  • Hands-on maintenance or trade experience

Requirements

Experience
8+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Disability Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Wellness Stipend Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Facilities Operations Manager at Helion is responsible for overseeing daily operations across multiple sites, ensuring reliability while also planning for long-term infrastructure needs. This role requires expertise in building systems and facilities management, along with strong leadership skills to coach and develop a team in a high-growth environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in facilities operations, particularly in startup or rigorous settings, and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. The position plays a crucial role in supporting Helion's mission to advance fusion power technology.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 27, 2026. Last confirmed on Helion's careers page September 27, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Facilities Operations Manager role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Everett, WA, United States.
How much experience is required?
At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Facilities Operations Manager role.
Where is the role based?
Helion is hiring for this position in Everett, WA, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
Helion targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Facilities Operations Manager role at Helion.

From the original posting

What You Will Be Doing:

As our Facilities Operations Manager, you'll lead the planning and execution of facilities operations across our growing portfolio—bridging day-to-day reliability with long-term infrastructure strategy. You'll serve as a key partner to Facilities leadership, driving operational rigor, vendor performance, and capital planning support.

We are looking for an engaged leader who thrives in a high-growth environment and balances urgency with disciplined execution. You will bring strong people leadership, sound operational judgment, and high standards for accountability and follow-through. This is an onsite role reporting directly to our Director of Facilities in our Everett, WA headquarters.

You Will:

  • Lead and develop the facilities operations team, setting clear expectations, balancing workloads, and strengthening performance through coaching and accountability

  • Own day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites, serving as the primary point of contact for operational issues; overseeing Maintenance and Environmental Services delivery, staffing coverage, vendor performance, stakeholder communication, and timely issue resolution through closeout

  • Own and improve the CMMS, asset records, and preventive maintenance programs, using equipment condition and performance data to inform maintenance and replacement priorities

  • Oversee inspections, servicing, and corrective actions for critical building systems and industrial equipment, partnering with EHS and Security to maintain safe, ready sites

  • Build scalable operational processes and use performance metrics to identify recurring issues, remove roadblocks, and coordinate lasting improvements with technical experts and Facilities leadership

  • Apply building-systems knowledge to assess issues and recommendations, and represent Facilities Operations in standups and executive discussions with clear updates on risks, trade-offs, and next steps

Required Skills:

  • 8+ years of experience in facilities operations or related roles, including direct people management and demonstrated success coaching and developing teams

  • Experience leading operations in a startup, high-growth, or similarly rigorous environment, with high standards for accountability and execution

  • Working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, with the ability to assess issues, evaluate technical recommendations, and engage the appropriate expertise

  • Experience with CMMS ownership and configuration, preventive maintenance program development, asset management, and vendor oversight

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate changing priorities, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and resolve recurring problems without compromising safety or quality

  • Strong written and verbal communication with frontline employees, technical partners, and executives, including the ability to tailor technical detail to the audience, create clear operational documentation, and constructively challenge assumptions

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, hardware development, R&D, or other technically complex facilities is preferred. Hands-on maintenance or trade experience is helpful but not required

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  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

  • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break

  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

  • Annual wellness stipend

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