Senior Facilities Technician

Zeta Energy is an energy storage (battery) company developing an exciting next-generation battery cell and materials technology, located in Houston, Texas. Zeta Energy has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, resourceful, organized Senior Facilities Technician to work in a mission critical role of assisting the Laboratory Operations & Safety Manager in maintaining the daily operations of our state-of-the-art R&D laboratories. The Senior Facilities Technician will facilitate and coordinate a wide range of laboratory activities, including coordinating projects & contractors; maintaining & servicing equipment; tracking tools, equipment & materials; scheduling equipment calibration; purchase orders; administrative duties; and generating periodic reports. As Zeta Energy transitions its game-changing technology from the laboratory to the factory floor, the Senior Facilities Technician will support the commercialization of patented, high-energy, high-power, and low-cost battery technology. You will be expected to stay organized, have a positive attitude, and consistently keep our R&D laboratory working effectively and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Assist the Operations Manager and staff to consistently provide a high level of facilitation to Zeta Energy projects, suppliers, vendors, and contractors
• Assist in coordinating the improvement of existing laboratory infrastructure and facilitating future buildout
• Perform in-house routine maintenance and service, including installing, inspecting, diagnosing, analyzing, and repairing, of general facilities and laboratory mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems (e.g. HVAC, scrubber, water, compressed gases, filters, piping, electrical outlets, and other facilities infrastructure and equipment). Source, select, and coordinate contractors as necessary 
• Supervise and train junior mechanical/electrical and chemical process technicians dedicated to specific laboratory equipment and machinery
• Help maintain high standards within the laboratories: coordinate the generation and update of standard operating procedures to accurately document all processes performed in the laboratory
• Execute corrective and preventive maintenance for laboratory and manufacturing equipment and tools
• Maintain and document laboratory and manufacturing equipment before and during installation, operation, failure, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Schedule, conduct, and periodically improve internal laboratory auditing processes
• Organize and conduct routine and periodic safety inspections
• Ensure laboratory HAZMAT is appropriately managed and disposed, including but not limited to managing SDS documentation; helping develop safety protocols, risk assessments, and control measures; and ensuring inventory is indexed and accurate
• Coordinate the calibration, qualification, servicing, and maintenance of all equipment, instruments, and tools during procurement and after installation
• Assist in the management of "Concerns/Troubles" log used by scientist/engineers to document problems and trace corrective actions and resolution
• Create, log, track, and monitor purchase requests and coordinate shipping, delivery, and installation of equipment, tools, and consumables
• Organize material shipping, including hazardous materials
• Administrative tasks as assigned or as necessary 

Requirements:  

• High school diploma and relevant skilled trade training/certification (e.g. mechanical, machining, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, welding, etc.) required 
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing (MEP) in a commercial/industrial/manufacturing or a relevant environment
• Experience with facilities or engineering operations, including mechanical, machining, electrical, plumbing, construction, structural, and/or environmental
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and/or machining fundamentals
• Understand the design, use, and maintenance of tools and machinery
• Demonstrated hands-on skills installing and/or repairing facilities infrastructure, equipment and/or machinery in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or laboratory environment
• Track record of hands-on experience and good judgement with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, vacuum, and/or hydraulic equipment, instruments, and tools
• Working knowledge of HVAC, air abatement, fume hood controls, and other elements of laboratory infrastructure
• Ability to read, understand, and redline MEP drawings, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for laboratories, shipping and disposal of hazardous materials, e.g., OSHA health & safety regulations, hazardous materials regulations, etc.
• Very professional with a strong sense of urgency, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to coordinate projects and contractors
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to prepare professional, quality reports; and skills on MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to respond appropriately and coordinate others during emergencies; ability to evacuate the facility in a timely manner should an emergency arise; and ability to wear and properly use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if working or visiting within the laboratory area. PPE may include safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, hard hat, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

Location and Travel Requirements: 

• This position is located in Houston, Texas. Travel may include local trips within Texas and occasionally to other states to support Zeta Energy projects and assets, to collaborate with partners and vendors, or to attend training courses. 

Want to join Zeta Energy in leading the charge? Start by applying for this opportunity today! 

Zeta Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants for employment, including recruitment, application, selection, promotions, compensation and training. Zeta Energy will recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other federally protected category, and without regard to sexual orientation or gender identification.

Zeta Energy does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.