Panthalassa

Panthalassa

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Portland, OR · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
JiraControlsLeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityOSHARenewable Energy

About the role

  • About the Company The open ocean is Earth's largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource.
  • Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet.
  • In this environment, identifying creative, practical solutions that enable the delivery of sufficient power-quickly and reliably-will be a key contributor to the company's success.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, industrial maintenance, maintenance mechanic, or a comparable skilled trade role.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic and testing equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, PPE standards, ladder safety, and safe work practices in active operational environments.
  • must be insurable to operate a company vehicle if required.
  • Familiarity with digital workplace tools including Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, or similar operational systems for day-to-day communication
  • Experience supporting fast-paced operational environments where responsiveness and adaptability are critical.
  • Occasional early morning, evening, or urgent-response support may be required based on operational needs
  • Use of ladders, lifts, and powered equipment may be required depending on the task
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across multiple building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and facility infrastructure systems.
  • Comfortable working across a broad mix of tasks - no single specialty, but genuine competence in several.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic and testing equipment; able to select and safely use the right tool for the task.
  • Working familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems sufficient for safe troubleshooting
  • Ability to diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of safety practices including Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
  • Ability to regularly lift and move items up to 50 lbs and perform physical work including climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, and working in active operational environments.
  • Self-directed with strong follow-through - able to manage a work order list and escalate appropriately when needed.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; must be insurable to operate a company vehicle if required.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, pumps, fans, compressors, bearings, drive systems, and other mechanical equipment.

Nice to have

  • Execute preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and equipment servicing activities to maximize reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Monitor infrastructure reliability and flag emerging issues before they become larger problems.
  • recommend corrective actions before operational impact occurs.
  • Install, adjust, mount, and relocate furniture, shelving, signage, TVs, and equipment as space needs evolve.
  • Brace, re-anchor, and inspect racks, lockers, cabinets, and storage systems for continued safety and stability.
  • Respond rapidly to day-to-day employee facility needs, including during high-intensity work periods.
  • Ensure a consistent facility experience across sites.
  • High-quality and timely completion of work orders

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

  • Equity in the company.
  • We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
  • A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
  • Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA

Company info

  • The open ocean is Earth's largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource.
  • Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.
  • We are rapidly scaling our capacity to test megawatts of compute and hydroelectric turbines while bringing online state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment across multiple sites.
  • Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.
  • About the Job
  • We are building a core technology designed to operate in the harshest, most unpredictable environments on Earth, the world's oceans.
  • Delivering on this mission requires not only elite engineering talent but a work environment that runs smoothly, scales intelligently, and frees our team to focus on solving impossibly hard problems.
  • We are looking for a reliable and skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day upkeep of an active facility.
  • This is a steady-state role focused on keeping the site safe, functional, and well-maintained - handling routine maintenance, minor repairs, and the essential day-to-day work that keeps facility operations reliable and uninterrupted.
  • You'll work across a variety of tasks and systems, so range matters, but so does consistency and attention to detail.
  • This role supports a mixed office and light industrial environment with active daily operations, shared workspaces, and evolving operational needs.
  • The work is highly hands-on and operational, requiring both technical maintenance capability and responsiveness to employee and facility needs.
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