Facilities Manager

Voya Energy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

100% employer paid medical, dental, &试

Job summary

Voya Energy is moving into a new headquarters in Hayward, California. We are hiring our first Facilities Manager to shape the space, lead move-in, and build the facilities function for growth.

You will work with every team—from R&D to fabrication—to ensure space is safe, efficient, and ready to accelerate our core technology. This hands-on role covers HVAC, utilities, safety, shipping, inventory, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities management or related role, ideally in R&D/manufacturing hardware or industrial environments.
• Experience setting up new facilities or move-in projects.
• Hands-on with building and process systems; able to read MEP drawings; forklift cert a plus.
• Experience with hazardous materials and with EHS programs (Cal/OSHA, CUPA/HMBP, hazardous waste).
• Experience setting up shipping, receiving, and inventory systems.
• Strong vendor management: scope work, compare quotes, manage schedule and budget.
• Chemical or energy industry background preferred.
• thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and takes ownership.

Responsibilities

• Space & Team Support: plan, lay out, and adapt work areas, utilities and equipment for efficient, safe usage.
• Building & Process Systems: own HVAC, compressed air, ultrapure water, electrical and other utilities; hire and manage subcontractors; preventive maintenance.
• Safety & Compliance: help establish EHS program; own permits and inspections with city and fire marshal; keep site safe and inspection-ready.
• Shipping, Receiving & Inventory: manage shipping/receiving and hazardous materials; maintain inventory for materials and chemicals.
• Labs, Shop & Warehouse: build and maintain gas/chemical storage, shop equipment utilities, forklifts, and racking.
• Vendors & Services: manage contractors, service providers, landlord, access control and security.
• Planning & Growth: manage facilities budget; plan space for 2027 growth and operational needs.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

EHS programs

Vendor management

Budget planning

Tools

MEP drawings

Job description

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya’s ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Position Summary:

Voya is moving into a new headquarters in Hayward, California. The building is being built out now as a blank slate, and we are hiring our first Facilities Manager to help shape it, lead a successful move-in, and build the facilities function for the next stage of company growth.

You will work with every team at Voya, from chemistry and engineering R&D to build and test, fabrication, and the power electronics lab, to make sure they can use the space efficiently and safely to advance our core technology. As the company grows, you will own the broad range of work that keeps the site running: building systems and the subcontractors who modify them, shipping and receiving, inventory, and the new needs that come up along the way.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is as comfortable walking an inspection with the fire marshal as they are troubleshooting a compressor. The systems, processes, and infrastructure you put in place will directly affect the speed, safety, and effectiveness of our R&D organization.

Responsibilities:

• Space & Team Support: Partner with each team to plan, lay out, and adapt their work areas, utilities, and equipment so the space supports their work efficiently and safely.

• Building & Process Systems: Own HVAC, compressed air, ultrapure water, exhaust, electrical, and other critical utilities. Hire and manage subcontractors to modify and expand building systems as needs change, and establish preventive maintenance programs.

• Safety & Compliance: Help establish Voya’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program with external consultants and internal teams. Own permits and inspections with the city building department and fire marshal, and keep the site safe and inspection-ready.

• Shipping, Receiving & Inventory: Run shipping and receiving, including hazardous materials. Set up and manage inventory for raw materials, chemicals, gases, and consumables.

• Labs, Shop & Warehouse: Build and maintain gas and chemical storage, shop equipment utilities, forklifts, and racking.

• Vendors & Services: Manage contractors, service providers, the landlord, and building services such as access control and security.

• Planning & Growth: Manage the facilities budget, plan space and infrastructure for 2027 growth, and take ownership of new operational needs as the company scales.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, facilities engineering, or a related role, ideally in an R&D, manufacturing, laboratory, hardware, or industrial environment.

• You’ve set up and run new facilities or programs before, ideally including a build‑out or move‑in.

• Hands‑on experience with building and process systems. Can troubleshoot equipment and read MEP and construction drawings; P&ID familiarity and forklift certification are a plus.

• Experience with hazardous materials (gases, corrosives, flammables) and with building or running EHS programs: Cal/OSHA, CUPA/HMBP, hazardous waste, fire code. DOT hazmat shipping experience is a plus.

• Experience setting up shipping, receiving, and inventory systems.

• Strong vendor management: you scope work, compare quotes, and hold contractors to schedule and budget.

• Chemical or energy industry background strongly preferred.

• Thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment and is comfortable taking ownership of whatever needs an owner.

Location: Hayward, CA. Full‑time onsite.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Unlimited PTO

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan