Director of Facilities

About Blue Current

Blue Current (the “Company”) is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit http://bluecurrent.com.

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities will provide end-to-end leadership of facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, ensuring systems are reliable, compliant, and scalable to support battery development, pilot manufacturing, and commercial production. This role is critical to ensuring our facilities are inspection-ready and enabling uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The Director will operate at the intersection of Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering, driving operational excellence while maintaining full compliance with applicable quality standards and safety regulations.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in controlled manufacturing environments and utilities infrastructure with strong leadership, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Facilities & Utilities Leadership

Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing suites, dry rooms, testing and validation labs, pilot plant, and site infrastructure across all facilities.

Ensure reliable operation of critical utilities, including HVAC systems for controlled humidity and temperature, dehumidification, nitrogen systems, electrical distribution, backup power systems, and environmental monitoring systems.

Establish and maintain robust preventive maintenance, calibration, and asset lifecycle management programs for all facility systems.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure-related issues, minimizing operational disruption to development and manufacturing operations.

Improve systems and processes related to calibration, preventive maintenance, and work orders.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure facilities and utilities operate in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies.

Partner closely with Technical Operations and Advanced Manufacturing to manage deviations, change controls, CAPA documentation, and risk assessments related to facilities and utilities.

Maintain facilities in a validated and compliant state, ensuring readiness for regulatory inspections and audits at all times.

Lead facilities-related support during regulatory inspections and internal audits.

Ensure appropriate documentation practices and adherence to company quality policies and procedures.

Capital Projects & Site Expansion

Lead capital planning and execution for facility expansions, upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and new manufacturing areas.

Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and validation.

Manage external partners including architects, engineers, contractors, specialized commissioning firms, and technical service providers.

Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards and operational requirements.

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets aligned with strategic long-term priorities.

Vendor & Budget Management

Manage and optimize relationships with facilities vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and service providers.

Identify and implement cost efficiencies while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Monitor operational performance using defined key performance indicators.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as a key partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Process Development, Supply Chain, and EH&S.

Provide technical leadership in support of production schedules, development timelines, and commercialization roadmaps.

Support business continuity, emergency response, and risk mitigation planning.

Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.

Team Leadership

Build and develop a high-performing facilities and maintenance organization.

Establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations.

Foster a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.

Mentor team members and support professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health and safety) AND 5+ years of experience in Facilities within battery, semi-conductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health and safety) AND 8+ years of experience in Facilities within battery, semi-conductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry

Experience leading capital projects, renovations, or facility expansions.

Strong hands-on knowledge of controlled manufacturing environments, including dry rooms, cleanroom classification, and environmental control systems.

Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.

Proven ability to manage vendors and technical service providers.

Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams

Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex safety concepts for diverse audiences and present effectively to senior leadership

Strategic mindset with ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives

Proven track record of building positive safety cultures and driving employee engagement

Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills — clear, professional, and appropriately concise.

Ability to respond to emergency situations after hours and weekends as needed; maintain operational readiness at all times

Must be based in or able to reliably commute to Hayward, California — this role is fully onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) Or Facility Management Professional (FMP)

Experience in battery manufacturing, energy storage, or advanced materials production.

Experience scaling manufacturing operations from pilot to commercial stage.

Familiarity with moisture/humidity-sensitive processes and dry environment controls.

Experience with specialized utilities such as nitrogen generation and inert atmosphere systems.

Core Values — Minimum Qualifications

Safety & Security First

For employees, customers, and intellectual property

Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Proven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.

Trust & Respect

Treat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.

Track record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.

Ownership & Accountability

Take responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.

Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow