Facility Manager

Unison Energy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Solar Energy is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to lead and optimize our manufacturing facility in Queensland. You will manage facilities, utilities and infrastructure to support safe, reliable operations and manufacturing performance.

You will drive preventative maintenance, lead a facilities team, monitor energy and utility usage, and collaborate with operations, engineering and external partners on major projects and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ facilities management experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a Facilities Supervisor/Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience delivering industrial facility projects, upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for high-pressure situations and emergencies.
• Knowledge of high/low voltage electrical distribution, HVAC, cleanrooms, compressed air, cooling towers and water systems.
• ISO 50001 energy efficiency principles and ability to review engineering drawings with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, utilities and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations while meeting WHS and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor key performance measures and drive continuous improvement across maintenance, reliability, efficiency and operations.
• Develop and optimize preventative and corrective maintenance programs to improve asset reliability and minimise downtime.
• Lead, develop and support the Facilities team with clear direction, coaching and performance management.
• Monitor and optimise site utilities including electricity, HVAC, compressed air and related services.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on facility performance, risks, and compliance to management.
• Review engineering drawings and facility layouts, including AutoCAD revisions as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and regulators to resolve issues and ensure safe delivery.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Manufacturing environment

Analytical thinking

Education

Facilities Management / Building Services degree

Tools

AutoCAD

HVAC systems

Job description

Acacia Ridge, Queensland 4110, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

About the opportunity

Unison Solar Energy is building its capabilities in Australian solar manufacturing and is looking for an experienced Facility Manager to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our growing manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to manage key facilities, utilities, infrastructure and maintenance programs while contributing to major projects, operational improvements and the continued development of our manufacturing capabilities.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing and external partners, you will play a key role in optimising facility performance, driving reliability and energy efficiency, managing compliance and delivering infrastructure projects. As Unison Solar Energy continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to shape world-class facility operations and make a direct contribution to the future of Australian manufacturing.

Apply your expertise across facilities, utilities and infrastructure.

Facility Performance:Manage facilities, utilitiesand infrastructure tomaintain reliable operationsandsupport manufacturing performance.

Maintenance & Reliability:Develop and optimise preventative and corrective maintenance programs to improve asset reliability, minimise downtime and support manufacturing continuity.

Projects & Growth: Manage facility projects, upgrades and improvements from planning and budgeting through to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, utilitiesand infrastructure toensure safe, reliableand cost-effectiveoperations while meetingWHS and regulatoryrequirements.
• Monitor key performancemeasures and drivecontinuousimprovement across maintenance, reliability, efficiencyand operational processes.
• Develop and optimisepreventative and correctivemaintenance programs toimprove asset reliability, minimise downtime andsupport uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Lead, developand support theFacilities team throughclear direction, coaching, performance managementand capability development.
• Monitor and optimisesite utilities, includingelectricity, HVAC, compressed air andother essential services.
• Provide technical advice, reporting and recommendationsto management onfacility performance, risks, compliance and improvement opportunities.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentationand facility layouts, including AutoCAD whererequired.
• Work with internalteams, contractors, serviceproviders, utilities andregulators to resolveissues, minimise disruptionand ensure safe, effective delivery.

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification inFacilities Management,Building Services ora related discipline, with 8+ years’ facilities managementexperience in alarge-scalemanufacturing environment.
• At least 3years in aFacilities Supervisor,Facilities Manager orsimilar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experiencedelivering industrial ormanufacturing facilityprojects, upgrades andinfrastructure improvements.
• Strong analytical andproblem-solving skills, with the abilityto respond effectivelyto high-pressuresituations, operationalissues and emergencies.
• Sound knowledge ofhigh voltage/low voltage electrical distribution, fault diagnosis andprotection systems, HVAC, cleanrooms, dehumidification, compressed air, coolingtowers, purified waterand wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of energyefficiency practices andISO 50001 principles, with proficiency inAutoCAD for reviewingengineering drawings andfacility documentation.
• Experience insolar module, EVbattery, semiconductor,LCD/display panel, automotive or otheradvanced manufacturingenvironments is highlydesirable.
• Strong understandingof WHS, statutorycompliance, risk management, emergency preparednessand safe workpractices.

About us

At Unison Solar Energy, our values guide how we build, lead and grow.People Power Our Progressby putting people at the centre and creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

WeInnovate Locally, Compete Globallythrough advanced technology, smart manufacturing and responsible problem-solving.

WeBuild with Integrity, acting with honesty, accountability and transparency in every decision and partnership.

WeManufacture for the Future, taking pride in high-quality local manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

AsOne Unison, we collaborate openly, value different perspectives and work together toward a common purpose.