Ohalogenetics
Senior Greenhouse Facilities & Systems Engineer
Watsonville, CA · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$90k-$115kDetected 7 days ago
Supply ChainSolidWorksAutoCADSystems EngineeringControlsResearchCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- This role sits at the intersection of hands-on maintenance and high-level systems engineering.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or equivalent tracking process for work orders, asset history, and planned maintenance schedules.
- Partner with greenhouse operations and research teams to plan and execute facility modifications that support evolving science programs.
- Maintain all facility systems in compliance with applicable building codes, agricultural regulations, and Ohalo's operational standards.
- Manage relationships with third-party service providers, equipment vendors, and construction contractors
- Technical Compliance & Safety Support
- Collaborate with greenhouse operations, plant science, and supply chain teams to ensure facilities support research timelines and production schedules.
- Develop and manage site security systems (access control, surveillance, perimeter security) appropriate for an agricultural R&D environment.
- Support sustainability initiatives including water recapture, energy efficiency, and waste reduction programs.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small in-house facilities and maintenance technician team
- define roles, set performance goals, and manage staffing needs.
Requirements
- Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion360) and hands-on experience with 3D printing/rapid prototyping techniques.
- Experience overseeing third-party specialized technicians, mechanical contractors, and service vendors.
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and standard business software (MS Office / Google Workspace).
- ability to present technical and safety information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards.
- Familiarity with California agricultural pesticide use reporting, Pesticide Use Permits (PUP), and Worker Protection Standard (WPS).
- Experience in a startup or fast-scaling environment where processes are built from the ground up.
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related), Environmental Health & Safety, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing complex facility infrastructure, with a proven track record in heavy mechanical/electrical systems (HVAC, chillers, commercial electrical distribution, environmental control systems, automation).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Preferred
- EHS & Cal/OSHA Knowledge: Direct experience owning or heavily supporting EHS programs in a California-based agricultural, biotech, or manufacturing setting. Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards.
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors, reviewing construction scopes, and controlling project budgets.
Nice to have
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred given workforce composition).
Compensation
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
Company info
- Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential.
- Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture.
- For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.
- We are looking for a "builder-operator"-someone who can diagnose a chiller failure, optimize automated HVAC logic, model a custom component in CAD, and 3D-print a prototype replacement part.
Visa & Work Authorization
- No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time.
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