Associate Manager, Facilities Maintenance

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a skilled and experienced Associate Manager, Facilities Maintenance to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in commercial, and industrial settings. The Sr Facilities Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Sr Manager Site Operations and will play a key role in ensuring that scheduling of both preventative and corrective maintenance of both hard and soft services happen in a timely manner to keep operations online. These include HVAC, MEP systems, Janitorial, Security, Life-Safety & Site Services. Participation in EHS initiatives is expected as well as being an ambassador of safety throughout the facility.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

Evaluation of service contracts as well as schedule against F&E calibration and PM schedules.

Coordinate with external contractors for specialized maintenance and repair tasks.

Facilitate inspections of facility systems to identify any repairs or upgrades needed.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in CMMS

Generate historical reports and develop KPI's for monthly, quarterly, annual dashboards as well as predictive maintenance scheduling purposes.

Maintain & participate in CAPA's and RCA's following failure modes around the facility

Assist with property management upgrades and contractors as well as supporting external agency audits and inspections for compliance and permitting needs

Support Office services varying needs and requirements

Take lead in managing Capital Projects coordination of vendors, budget and any delays that can arise in a timely manner

Familiarity with BMS and troubleshooting required

Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, safety, and physical resources of facilities buildings, grounds, and utility systems

Ensure the facility adheres to local, state, and federal building, fire, and health codes (e.g., OSHA, ADA, local ordinances).

Coordinate with EHS on safety audits, emergency response planning, and incident resolution

Support space utilization planning, office layouts, and other soft services around the facility

Assist in budget planning & tracking as well as projecting out TI costs based on Capital projects

Possess the flexibility to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, supporting the broader goals and needs of the facilities group

What you'll bring:

Certification: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or an associate degree in a related field nice to have.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in facilities management or equivalent with a strong background in facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems.

Technical Skills: Strong planning ability, excellent judgment, and clear communication of directions required.

Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance issues. Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and manuals.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members. Ability to lead and direct outside vendors with professionalism; experience in working with outside contractors.

Physical Fitness: Ability to work in various environments, including confined spaces, at heights, and in adverse weather conditions. Capable of lifting and carrying heavy equipment as needed.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.