Facilities Engineer

Job Description

As ION Storage Systems, Inc. continues to expand doubling in size this year, we are seeking to hire an experienced Facilities Engineer to oversee all building-related activities at our Beltsville, MD headquarters as we commercialize our next-generation solid-state lithium metal battery and bring it to market. This position will be full-time and report to the Director of Operations.

Job Summary

• Responsible for coordination, modification, maintenance, and administration of the Company's existing facility and equipment using a combination of in-house staff and contract services.
• Oversee program development, design management, and construction coordination for the company's expansion objectives.
• Support the Maintenance and Facilities functions for corrective and preventative maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Track and report project progress to leadership, alerting developing problems where management intervention or oversight is required. Plan and implement appropriate actions as necessary to mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all infrastructure installations telecommunications, HVAC, electricity, etc. and refurbishments
• Ensure compliance with facility operating procedures, processes, work rules, national, state, and local safety and operating codes as well as regulatory compliance
• Supervise all facilities staff custodians, technicians, groundskeepers, etc. and external contractors
• Lead easy to medium complexity maintenance projects. Examples include troubleshooting equipment issues and preventative maintenance.
• Leading facilities projects in support of company growth. Examples could include completing high CAPEX facilities projects or supporting manufacturing equipment installation i.e., utilities, exhaust, etc.
• Establishing a Preventative Maintenance system and Spare Parts inventory that can grow with the company into pilot scale manufacturing.
• Cross-Functional work in support of facility expansion, research & development equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience identifying, selecting, and managing external contractors.

Required Qualifications

• General expertise with industrial electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems typical of laboratory and light industrial facilities.
• Experience managing multiple contractors and stakeholders to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
• Sound working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices GLPs, Good Manufacturing Practices GMPs, OSHA, and government regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc. Proficiency in CAD is beneficial.

Desired Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering/STEM field or 5+ years equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience managing facilities & equipment including improvement and installation projects.
• Experience maintaining and fixing laboratory, manufacturing, and/or other industrial equipment
• Familiarity with industrial controls such as PLCs, etc.
• Experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems CMMS
• Experience Negotiating bids and contracts for third-party workers

Misc

• COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to starting.
• This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with the company paying more than 75% of the premiums.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and group life insurance
• Generous stock options in an early-stage company
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Company and floating holidays
• 401k plan with company match
• Quarterly Wellness Incentive