Facilities/HSE Operations Engineer

This JD is for a Facilities & Operations Engineer and Laboratory Management role sits within an advanced aerospace and propulsion research center, it isn't a standard, corporate facility management desk job.

It is a highly dynamic, hands-on role that blends facility engineering, laboratory operations, heavy machinery maintenance, and strict health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance.

The primary objective here is keeping the research labs running without downtime.

Daily Continuity: You will oversee day-to-day operations across multiple labs and facilities, ensuring they are constantly operational and prepared for upcoming tests.

Scheduling & Preparation: You will coordinate lab setups based on specific testing schedules and engineering plans, acting as the bridge between the research teams and the physical space.

This role goes beyond building utilities (like AC and power) to involve actual R&D and manufacturing machinery.

Hands-on Operation: Safely and efficiently operating facility, manufacturing, and lab equipment.

Commissioning: Assisting with the installation, testing, and official sign-off (commissioning) of new, high-tech machinery entering the facility.

To prevent costly research interruptions, a rigorous maintenance strategy is required.

Proactive & Reactive Care: Performing both preventive (scheduled) and corrective (fix-it-when-it-breaks) maintenance.

Data Logging & Vendor Management: Monitoring equipment health, maintaining meticulous logs, and coordinating directly with external vendors for complex repairs or specialized servicing.

Because propulsion and space research often involve hazardous materials, high pressures, and high-voltage systems, safety is heavily emphasized.

Permits & Risks: You will be responsible for ensuring Method Statements and Risk Assessments (MSRA) are completed and enforcing the Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems before any hazardous task begins.

Audits: Working closely with the HSE Manager to conduct safety inspections and support formal audits.