Laboratory Facilities Lead — Ops & Safety

Indorama Ventures; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

WellHub / TotalPass

Life insurance

And other exclusive benefits

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.