Laboratory Facilities Lead — Ops & Safety

Indorama Ventures

The Woodlands (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

The Woodlands, TX-based Indorama Ventures Technology Center is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead all non-research operations and maintain a safe, reliable laboratory environment for scientists, engineers, and technicians.

You will manage preventive maintenance, vendor relations, budgets, and capital projects, ensure EHS compliance, and support facility expansion while coordinating with cross-functional teams to enable research excellence in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
  • 8-10+ years facility operations experience in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, pilot plant, chemical, pharmaceutical, or R&D environments.
  • Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, contractors, vendors, budgets, and capital projects.
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems, laboratory ventilation systems, fume hoods, fire protection systems, and critical utilities infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related EHS regulations.
  • Experience with hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling is preferred.
  • Fluent English required.
  • Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable.
  • Availability to work on-site in The Woodlands, Texas.

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 mindset
Communication
Stakeholder influence
Hands-on
Problem solving
Prioritization
Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management or related field

Tools

HVAC systems
Laboratory ventilation
Fume hoods
Fire protection systems
Critical utilities infrastructure

Job description

The Woodlands, TX-based Indorama Ventures Technology Center is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead all non-research operations and maintain a safe, reliable laboratory environment for scientists, engineers, and technicians.

You will manage preventive maintenance, vendor relations, budgets, and capital projects, ensure EHS compliance, and support facility expansion while coordinating with cross-functional teams to enable research excellence in a fast-paced industrial setting.

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