# Facilities Operations Manager at Helion

- Company: Helion
- What the company does: Helion is building the world's first fusion power plant to deliver clean, reliable, and abundant electricity to the grid. Backed by Lightspeed, Peak XV and SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://helionenergy.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Everett, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $143K to $168K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/helion/c2eaddbd-8e7c-4d6b-9a6a-d29a7ae58f52
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/helion-facilities-operations-manager/

## About the role

As our Facilities Operations Manager, you'll lead the planning and execution of facilities operations across our growing portfolio—bridging day-to-day reliability with long-term infrastructure strategy. You'll serve as a key partner to Facilities leadership, driving operational rigor, vendor performance, and capital planning support.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Facilities