Facilities Manager

Hounen Solar America Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hounen Solar America Inc. seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing facility's infrastructure and utility systems.

This role will manage facility operations, contractors, utility systems, regulatory compliance, and government-related matters to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The candidate will lead the Facilities team, collaborate with Production, Engineering, EHS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of facilities or industrial maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing facility utility systems and building infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NEC, and industrial safety regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and capital projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the facility and utility systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, chillers, cooling systems, water systems, and other plant infrastructure.
• Ensure facility equipment operates safely and reliably with minimal downtime.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for facility systems.
• Coordinate facility inspections, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Support facility construction, expansion, equipment installation, and commissioning projects.
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and manage facility operating budget.
• Oversee service contracts, preventive maintenance agreements, and contractor performance.
• Lead and develop the Facilities team.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, EHS, and Quality departments to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Regulatory knowledge

Facility management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Job description

yHounen Solar America is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing facility's infrastructure and utility systems. This position will manage facility operations, contractors, utility systems, regulatory compliance, and government-related matters to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations

.Key Responsibiliti

esFacility Operatio

• nsManage daily operations of the facility and utility systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, chillers, cooling systems, water systems, and other plant infrastructur
• e.Ensure facility equipment operates safely and reliably with minimal downtim
• e.Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for facility system

s.Regulatory Complian

• ceEnsure compliance with OSHA, NEC, EPA, local building codes, and applicable federal, state, and local regulation
• s.Coordinate facility inspections, permits, and regulatory requirement
• s.Maintain relationships with local authorities, utility providers, and regulatory agencie

s.Project Manageme

• ntSupport facility construction, expansion, equipment installation, and commissioning project
• s.Manage contractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budge
• ntDevelop and manage facility operating budget
• s.Oversee service contracts, preventive maintenance agreements, and contractor performanc

e.Leadersh

• ipLead and develop the Facilities tea
• m.Collaborate with Production, Engineering, EHS, and Quality departments to support manufacturing operation

s.Required Qualificati

• onsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experienc
• e).5+ years of facilities or industrial maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environme
• nt.Experience managing facility utility systems and building infrastructu
• re.Strong knowledge of OSHA, NEC, and industrial safety regulatio
• ns.Experience managing contractors, vendors, and capital projec
• ts.Excellent communication and leadership skil
• ls.Legally authorized to work in the United Stat

es.Preferred Qualificat

• ionsExperience in solar, semiconductor, battery, automotive, or other advanced manufacturing industr
• ies.Experience with greenfield/start-up manufacturing facilit
• ies.Experience working with local governments, utility companies, and regulatory agenc
• ies.Knowledge of CMMS and preventive maintenance syst
• ems.PMP, IFMA FMP/CFM, or similar certifications are a p