Starcloud
FacilitiesManager
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“Facilities Manager at Starcloud. Skills: facilities management, maintenance management, plant operations, industrial site operations, vendor management, preventive maintenance. Own day-to-day facilities operations for Starcloud’s manufacturing, engineering, integration, test, and office areas.. Maintain high uptime for critical building and production-support systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, plumbing, fire protection, security, access control, janitorial, waste h”
What You'll Achieve.
own the reliability, safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness of our facilities as we scale manufacturing and test operations.; Maintain high uptime for critical building and production-support systems; Support high-rate production by eliminating facilities-related blockers; Implement facilities processes that scale
Industry & Context.
direct problem-solving on the floor; urgent troubleshooting; mechanical and electrical troubleshooting instincts
Ability to work onsite in Redmond and Woodinville, WA., Must be able to work onsite full-time., Must be able to respond to urgent facilities issues outside normal business hours when required., Must be comfortable walking, standing, climbing ladders, accessing mechanical/electrical areas, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs., Must be comfortable working around manufacturing, test, shop, and warehouse environments., Must be able to prioritize multiple urgent requests while protecting critical-path company operations., Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones., Must be a U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U. S. export regulations.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in facilities management, facilities supervision, maintenance management, plant operations, or industrial site operations., Experience supporting manufacturing, production, test, warehouse, or industrial operations., Hands-on understanding of building systems such as HVAC, electrical, compressed air, plumbing, fire/life safety, access control, and facility maintenance., Experience managing vendors, contractors, technicians, or maintenance personnel., Experience creating or operating preventive maintenance programs., Ability to work onsite in Redmond and Woodinville, WA.
Nice to Have
Experience in high-rate manufacturing environments such as automotive, food production, consumer goods, electronics, aerospace, or other mass production operations., Experience supporting 24/7, multi-shift, or high-uptime production environments., Familiarity with lean manufacturing., Experience managing facility expansions, production-line moves, equipment installations, or rapid site buildouts., mechanical and electrical troubleshooting instincts., Experience managing budgets, negotiating service contracts, and comparing vendor proposals., Knowledge of OSHA, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, lockout/tagout, and general EHS requirements., Ability to operate in a fast-changing startup environment with incomplete information and tight timelines., High standards for cleanliness, urgency, ownership, and follow-through.
What You'll Do.
Own day-to-day facilities operations for Starcloud’s manufacturing
Maintain high uptime for critical building and production-support systems
electrical distribution
and general building maintenance.
Build and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment and production-support infrastructure.
Lead facilities technicians
and third-party service set priorities
and hold vendors accountable to cost
and quality expectations.
Support high-rate production by eliminating facilities-related blockers to manufacturing
Manage site improvement projects
including layout changes
office/lab/shop buildouts
and production-area upgrades.
Implement facilities processes that scale: work-order intake
preventive maintenance schedules
and escalation paths.
Partner with engineering
and leadership to ensure facilities plans align with company priorities.
Maintain high standards for workplace cleanliness
and operational discipline.
Manage facilities budgets
and vendor negotiations.
Provide on-call support for urgent facilities issues
including after-hours and weekend response when needed.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead facilities technicians, contractors, and third-party service set priorities, track execution, and hold vendors accountable to cost, schedule, safety, and quality expectations.; Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership to ensure facilities plans align with company priorities.
Process & Methodology
Manage site improvement projects, including layout changes, equipment moves, utility drops, office/lab/shop buildouts, and production-area upgrades.
Full Job Description
Company Overview: Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space. Join our team, push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy. About the Role Starcloud is seeking a Facilities Manager to own the reliability, safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness of our facilities as we scale manufacturing and test operations. This person will lead facilities execution across building systems, maintenance programs, vendor management, space planning, and site improvement projects. The ideal candidate has managed facilities in a high-rate production environment and knows how to keep critical infrastructure running with minimal disruption. Experience in automotive manufacturing, food production, mass production, aerospace manufacturing, or other high-throughput industrial environments is a major plus. This is a hands-on leadership role. You should be comfortable switching between strategic planning, contractor management, urgent troubleshooting, technician coordination, and direct problem-solving on the floor. Responsibilities Own day-to-day facilities operations for Starcloud’s manufacturing, engineering, integration, test, and office areas. Maintain high uptime for critical building and production-support systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, plumbing, fire protection, security, access control, janitorial, waste handling, shop infrastructure, and general building maintenance. Build and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment and production-support infrastructure. Lead facilities technicians, contractors, and third-party service providers; set priorities, track execution, and hold vendors accountable to cost, schedule, safety, and quality expecta
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