Facilities Manager - R&D Lab & Operations (TX)

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

WellHub / TotalPass

Life insurance

And other exclusive benefits

Job summary

Indorama Ventures is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead non-research operations at our Technology Center in The Woodlands, Texas. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and high-performing laboratory environment enabling scientists, engineers, and technicians to deliver innovation and research outcomes.

You will manage preventive maintenance, budgets, vendor relations, and capital projects, drive EHS compliance, oversee HVAC and critical utilities, and partner with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of facility ops in industrial, manufacturing, lab, pilot plant, chemical or R&D environments.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, contractors, vendors, budgets, and capital projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, lab ventilation, fume hoods, fire protection systems, and critical utilities infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Fluent English; Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations across laboratory and office environments.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and facility infrastructure.
• Support laboratory operations through effective vendor and contractor management.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, safety, and administrative support activities.
• Manage budgets, procurement activities, and capital improvement projects.
• Drive EHS compliance and emergency preparedness programs.
• Ensure laboratory systems, HVAC, utilities, ventilation systems, and safety infrastructure operate efficiently and reliably.
• Partner with scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to support research excellence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support future facility expansion projects.
• Respond to facility-related emergencies and critical operational issues when necessary.

Skills

Ownership mentality

Communication

Stakeholder management

Hands-on

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Safety & compliance

Flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Facilities Management

Industrial Engineering

Related field

Job description

Indorama Ventures is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead non-research operations at our Technology Center in The Woodlands, Texas. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and high-performing laboratory environment enabling scientists, engineers, and technicians to deliver innovation and research outcomes.

You will manage preventive maintenance, budgets, vendor relations, and capital projects, drive EHS compliance, oversee HVAC and critical utilities, and partner with stakeholders to