Facilities Operations Leader — Scale-Up Site & Systems

RiseMe; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

PTO and vacation days

Holidays and winter break

401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion in Everett, WA is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to lead on-site operations across multiple sites, bridging reliability with long-term infrastructure strategy. You will build a high-performing team, own the CMMS and preventive maintenance, coordinate vendor performance, and ensure safe, compliant facilities.

This onsite role reports to the Director of Facilities and requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of building systems, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in facilities operations with people management.
• Experience leading operations in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience with CMMS, preventive maintenance, asset management, and vendor oversight.
• Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information while maintaining safety and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; tailor details for audiences.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or hardware development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities operations team, set clear expectations, coach, and drive accountability.
• Own day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites; oversee Maintenance, Environmental Services, staffing, vendors, and issue resolution.
• Own and improve CMMS, asset records, and preventive maintenance; use data to inform priorities.
• Oversee inspections and servicing of building systems; partner with EHS and Security to maintain safe sites.
• Build scalable operational processes; use metrics to identify issues and drive improvements with leadership.
• Represent Facilities Operations in standups and executive discussions with clear updates on risks and next steps.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Startup/high-growth experience

Building systems knowledge

CMMS ownership

Vendor oversight

Communication

Manufacturing facilities experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Helion in Everett, WA is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to lead on-site operations across multiple sites, bridging reliability with long-term infrastructure strategy. You will build a high-performing team, own the CMMS and preventive maintenance, coordinate vendor performance, and ensure safe, compliant facilities.

This onsite role reports to the Director of Facilities and requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of building systems, and excellent communication.