Senior HVAC & Building Ops Lead for Critical Facilities

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Senior Building Operator to oversee operation, maintenance and reliability of PPPL facilities. You will manage complex HVAC and energy systems, coordinate cross-shop repairs, and provide hands-on troubleshooting to ensure safe, stable research environments.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of building automation, and experience in commissioning turnover, preventive maintenance, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum eight years of experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical, utility and controls to support facility uptime and research continuity.
• Serve as senior technical escalation point for alarms, leaks, and equipment failures.
• Coordinate work among HVAC, BAS, electrical, and plumbing teams; mentor technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Energy management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Planon CMMS

Siemens Desigo CC

WebCTRL

Job description

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Senior Building Operator to oversee operation, maintenance and reliability of PPPL facilities. You will manage complex HVAC and energy systems, coordinate cross-shop repairs, and provide hands-on troubleshooting to ensure safe, stable research environments.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of building automation, and experience in commissioning turnover, preventive maintenance, and emergency response.