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Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, on a mission to build the world's first fusion power plant and enable unlimited clean electricity. Founded in 2013, the company has raised $1.5 billion from leading investors including Sam Altman, Mithril, Capricorn Investment Group, Thrive Capital, Lightspeed Venture Capital, and SoftBank. Helion's prototype, Polaris, has achieved record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV), and the company is advancing toward its commercial power plant, Orion.
As Facilities Operations Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of facilities operations across Helion's growing portfolio, balancing day-to-day reliability with long-term infrastructure strategy. You will report directly to the Director of Facilities and serve as a key operational partner to Facilities leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop the facilities operations team, setting clear expectations, managing workloads, and strengthening performance through coaching and accountability
- Own day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites, serving as the primary point of contact for operational issues; oversee Maintenance and Environmental Services delivery, staffing coverage, vendor performance, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution
- Own and improve the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), asset records, and preventive maintenance programs, using equipment condition and performance data to inform maintenance and replacement priorities
- Oversee inspections, servicing, and corrective actions for critical building systems and industrial equipment, partnering with EHS and Security to maintain safe, ready sites
- Build scalable operational processes and use performance metrics to identify recurring issues, remove roadblocks, and coordinate lasting improvements with technical experts and Facilities leadership
- Apply building-systems knowledge to assess issues and recommendations, and represent Facilities Operations in standups and executive discussions with clear updates on risks, trade-offs, and next steps
This is an onsite role in a high-growth, mission-driven environment that values urgency, rigor, ownership, and delivering hard truths.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years of experience in facilities operations or related roles, including direct people management and demonstrated success coaching and developing teams
- Experience leading operations in a startup, high-growth, or similarly rigorous environment, with high standards for accountability and execution
- Working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, with the ability to assess issues, evaluate technical recommendations, and engage the appropriate expertise
- Experience with CMMS ownership and configuration, preventive maintenance program development, asset management, and vendor oversight
- Demonstrated ability to navigate changing priorities, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and resolve recurring problems without compromising safety or quality
- Strong written and verbal communication with frontline employees, technical partners, and executives, including the ability to tailor technical detail to the audience, create clear operational documentation, and constructively challenge assumptions
- Experience supporting manufacturing, hardware development, R&D, or other technically complex facilities is preferred. Hands-on maintenance or trade experience is helpful but not required.
