Manager of Facilities
$150k - $180k USD
Job Title: Manager of Facilities
Location: Burlingame, CA
Reports to: VP Manufacturing
Position Type: Full-time
About the Company
Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.
Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.
We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
About the Job
As the Manager of Facilities, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians responsible for delivering real estate and utility infrastructure supporting Peak Energy's portfolio of operations. This position holds fiscal budgeting responsibility for both CapEx investment and OpEx spend for continuing operations required to achieve company goals and growth.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a durable goods manufacturing environment, preferably with a start-up organization competing within a high growth and rapidly changing business environment. This position requires an individual capable of a healthy mix of hands-on knowledge, shop floor execution, and technical team leadership in parallel to development of forward-looking investment and project execution plans delivered to company leadership and executives.
Responsibilities
Facilities Maintenance & Operations
- Identify, schedule, and document all on-going facility maintenance and procurement plans covering building/site infrastructure, shared utilities (produced and purchased), consumables, and soft services support including security, site logistics, and catering
- Continuously evaluate “do vs buy” comparisons of self-performing versus contracting work efforts for repairs, installations, and facility upkeep programs taking into account cost, responsiveness, and quality to select best overall value
- Lead Facilities business process improvement initiatives including energy efficiency, material recycling/reuse for waste minimization, and working with equipment and process engineers to establish optimum building/site layout efficiency
Process & Equipment Support
- Contribute to or lead equipment failure or incident investigations and identification of corrective and preventive actions
- Identify space and utility limitations to in-house expansion; develop mitigation plans to include in budgeting and project scheduling activities for company success
Strategic Planning & Real Estate
- Work with Peak Energy Strategy team to determine future real estate portfolio required to support company growth
- Evaluate greenfield vs brownfield projects, geography/labor markets, lease vs purchase options, and permitting requirements in consideration of budget, schedule, and resource availability
- Understand future company staffing projections and maintain adequate office infrastructure including real estate and furniture, working with IT for technology infrastructure upgrades
Construction & Project Management
- Establish and manage construction/expansion project budgets
- Develop project scope for contracting technical design and execution teams
- Manage external resources to meet project budget and schedule
- Develop commissioning and move-in/hand over work plans to close out projects
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate site safety plans including Emergency Response, LOTO, powered industrial truck, energized work, rigging and lifting equipment, and machine/tool handling
- Conduct EH&S risk/hazard assessments for new equipment and tools prior to installation
- Work with stakeholders to ensure all equipment brought into the facility meets applicable local, state, and federal requirements
- Identify applicable regulatory permits and programs the company must attain and/or comply with for operations
- Support emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and business continuity
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in battery, semiconductor, technology, or similar industry preferred
- Proficient in project management with proven ability to identify initiatives, establish project plans and resource requirements, obtain stakeholder and management buy-in, and successfully drive projects to completion
- Proven experience leading new facility/equipment installation construction projects providing design and budget oversight
- Knowledge of construction permitting and code compliance requirements from facility/utility and EHS perspectives
- Desire to lead and grow team’s technical and professional capabilities
- Willingness to adapt to new technologies and industry trends
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing facility scope project values more than $10M
- Experience managing EHS compliance programs including hazardous waste and recycling, air/storm water permitting, new task and/or equipment safety reviews, PPE adherence, and employee health and welfare
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.