Facilities Manager

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead all non-research operations at our Indorama Ventures Technology Center in The Woodlands, Texas. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing laboratory environment that enables scientists, engineers, and technicians to successfully deliver innovation and research outcomes.

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 8–10+ years of 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 environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling is preferred.
• Fluent English required. Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable.
• Ability to perform occasional physical activities associated with facility operations.
• Availability to work on-site in The Woodlands, Texas.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including health insurance.
• WellHub / TotalPass.
• Life insurance.
• And other exclusive benefits.