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Senior Facilities Engineering Manager
Amogy
Software Engineering, Other Engineering, Operations
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 2, 2025
Brief Description
Amogy is an innovative cleantech startup on a mission to unlock ammonia's potential as a clean energy source. Driven by a vision of a more sustainable future, we've developed carbon-free energy solutions that leverage ammonia as an alternative fuel to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, including maritime shipping and stationary power generation. Join our dynamic team as we accelerate the commercialization of our technology and revolutionize the future of energy.
As the Senior Facilities Engineering Manager you will oversee the operations, maintenance, and expansion of Amogy’s current and future facility infrastructure. Reporting to the VP of Facilities, this position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and efficient working environment in a PSM (Process Safety Management) facility. This position is ideal for a seasoned Facilities Engineering Manager who has work experience in managing a chemical manufacturing, pilot plant, or large-scale R&D facilities.
This role will be based in Houston, TX
What You’ll Be Doing
The minimum requirements we seek:
What We Offer:
Amogy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Amogy, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Amogy.
Amogy is an innovative cleantech startup on a mission to unlock ammonia's potential as a clean energy source. Driven by a vision of a more sustainable future, we've developed carbon-free energy solutions that leverage ammonia as an alternative fuel to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, including maritime shipping and stationary power generation. Join our dynamic team as we accelerate the commercialization of our technology and revolutionize the future of energy.
As the Senior Facilities Engineering Manager you will oversee the operations, maintenance, and expansion of Amogy’s current and future facility infrastructure. Reporting to the VP of Facilities, this position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and efficient working environment in a PSM (Process Safety Management) facility. This position is ideal for a seasoned Facilities Engineering Manager who has work experience in managing a chemical manufacturing, pilot plant, or large-scale R&D facilities.
This role will be based in Houston, TX
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan and oversee construction, and maintenance of office, laboratory spaces and manufacturing facilities.
- Ensure that new facilities and improvements are completed on time and within budget.
- Manage contractor relationships and negotiations.
- Perform due diligence on contractors and ensure quality work.
- Develop facilities and laboratory preventive maintenance program, including HVAC, fire safety, plumbing, instrumentation, controls, safety systems, electrical, and other areas as necessary.
- Operate and maintain the facility control system (PLC, SIS).
- Proactively troubleshoot issues and coordinate work with engineers and contractors to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with the Information Technology Manager to ensure equipment installation meets facility standards.
- Ensure that office spaces are properly furnished, managed, and maintained.
- Collaborate with the Information Technology Manager to ensure equipment installation meets facility standards.
- Manage operations of a PSM facility
- Ensure the day-to-day facility operations are compliant with the PSM standards.
- Ensure operations are compliant with safety procedures.
- Issue work permits and monitor contractors complying with EHS procedures.
- Charter incident investigations, review and approve corrective actions.
- Develop, improve, and maintain mechanical integrity (MI) program.
- Collaborate with the Environmental Health and Safety division on safety reports and audits
- Take part in developing and improving facility procedures.
- Prepare and deliver division reports by expected deadlines
The minimum requirements we seek:
- 10+ years of experience in managing/operating pilot plant or chemical facility, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of process equipment and systems to effectively communicate with engineers.
- Experience in operating facility PLC control system and SIS systems.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional licenses.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Experience in working in a facility managed under a PSM program
- Experience in construction project management
- Experience with document control and change management (MOC) is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- FSA and HSA
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Life insurance
- Flexible (PTO)
- Ancillary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Open, supportive culture of drive and execution
Amogy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Amogy, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Amogy.