Senior Facilities Manager

Job Purpose

The Senior Facilities Manager owns the reliability, safety, and scalability of Hyliion's Cedar Park manufacturing facility as we transition from limited early production of the KARNO generator into full-scale manufacturing. This role is accountable for keeping every building system - industrial electrical, HVAC, compressed air, process water, nitrogen, propane, and all standard facility services - running efficiently across a mixed-use footprint that includes additive manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, warehousing, and office space.

Beyond day-to-day operations, this role serves as a strategic partner to the VP of Operations on facility expansion, capital projects, and utility optimization. The Senior Facilities Manager will lead a planned buildout within the next 12 months, drive measurable ROI through utility and vendor spend rationalization, and apply lean/kaizen principles to build systems and standard work that scale with production. As the facility grows, this role will build and lead a team of Facilities Technicians.

Success in this role directly enables Hyliion's production ramp: utilities and infrastructure ready ahead of every milestone, zero facility-driven safety incidents, high system uptime, and a phased expansion plan that stays ahead of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Building Systems

• Own day-to-day reliability, performance, and upkeep of all building systems and infrastructure, including electrical power distribution; HVAC, ventilation, and climate control across production, warehouse, and office environments; compressed air and vacuum systems; process water, chilled water, and drainage; and leased onsite nitrogen and propane supply systems
• Manage all facility services, including housekeeping, general waste disposal, landscaping, and ongoing building maintenance and repair
• Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program covering all critical building systems and utility infrastructure
• Own vendor and contractor relationships - scope work, manage RFQs, evaluate bids, and hold partners accountable for quality and schedule

Utility Optimization, Vendor Spend & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct ongoing analysis of utility consumption (electrical, compressed air, nitrogen, propane, water) to identify inefficiencies and cost reduction opportunities
• Audit and rationalize the contractor and vendor spend portfolio - evaluate current agreements, consolidate where appropriate, renegotiate terms, and ensure spend is aligned to actual facility needs
• Develop and execute high-ROI improvement projects with clear business cases and measurable outcomes across utilities, contracted services, and facility operations
• Apply lean/kaizen principles to facility operations - drive out waste, standardize responses, and build systems that scale
• Track and report on utility spend, contractor costs, efficiency trends, and improvement results

Production Support & Equipment Readiness

• Ensure utilities, floor space, and building systems are ready ahead of equipment installations, line changes, and production ramp milestones
• Support production equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning in coordination with Manufacturing Engineering
• Troubleshoot utility-related production issues and participate in root cause analysis
• Maintain current facility drawings, utility schematics, and load calculations

Expansion Planning & Capital Projects

• Partner with VP Operations to develop phased facility expansion plans aligned to the production roadmap, including a significant buildout planned within the next 12 months
• Lead facility-related capital projects from scope development through execution, managing contractors safely during both production and shutdown windows
• Identify current facility constraints that could limit throughput, safety, or scalability
• Ensure all facility changes follow appropriate change control and risk assessment processes

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure facility compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and applicable local building codes
• Support machine safety systems, emergency infrastructure, and safety interlock requirements
• Champion safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Manage inclement weather response protocols to protect employees, visitors, and assets
• Maintain required safety documentation, including OSHA 300/300A logs

Team Development

• Build and lead an appropriately sized team of Facilities Technicians to support day-to-day operations and PM execution as the facility grows
• Develop standard work, training, and accountability systems that scale with the team

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience and Certifications




• 8-12+ years of progressive facilities experience, ideally with a mix of hands-on building systems background and facilities management responsibility
• Direct experience with industrial electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air, and process utilities in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service agreements
• Experience supporting capital projects - scoping, bidding, and managing execution
• Experience in a scaling or ramp-stage manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, or similarly mixed production environments
• Experience with compressed/specialty gas systems (nitrogen, propane, or similar)
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background (formal training a plus)
• CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or CEM (Certified Energy Manager) credential
• Experience building or leading a small facilities team

• Skills and Abilities




• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels - from maintenance technicians to senior leadership
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and applicable local building codes
• Ability to manage vendor and contractor relationships, including scoping work, evaluating bids, and holding partners accountable
• Ability to analyze utility consumption and contractor spend to identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Ability to apply lean/kaizen principles to drive out waste and build scalable systems
• Ability to develop business cases and execute high-ROI improvement projects with measurable outcomes
• Ability to read and maintain facility drawings, utility schematics, and load calculations

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods across a manufacturing and warehouse environment
• Ability to lift up to a defined weight (commonly 25-50 lbs)
• Ability to climb ladders, access rooftops/mechanical rooms, and work in tight spaces as needed to inspect building systems
• Exposure to manufacturing floor conditions (noise, temperature variation, moving equipment, industrial gases)
• Required use of PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, etc.) in designated areas
• Availability for occasional after-hours, weekend, or shutdown work to support production continuity and capital project execution
• Ability to respond on-site to facility emergencies or inclement weather eventsAbility to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.