Hiring: Facilities Operations Manager Company: North Wind Location: Plymouth, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:23:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Product Data Management, R, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •12+ years in industrial/heavy-facility operations and maintenance, including rotating machinery and high-voltage/medium-voltage systems. Required Skills: •This role is to manage North Wind’s test facility in Plymouth, MN. In this role, the candidate will own the operation, maintenance, reliability, and energy performance of the physical complex. This role will also set priority to testing/manufacturing programs and will manage resources for project execution. •Operate and maintain the test-support plant: compressors, cooling-water, compressed/dry-air, and vacuum systems. •Operate and maintain electrical distribution and high-voltage systems (substation, switchgear, drives), HVAC, plumbing, and building systems to design conditions. •Ensure systems are available, configured, and ready to support the test schedule; respond to abnormal conditions and restore service. •Maintain control of system configuration, lockout/tagout, and energized-system safety in coordination with Engineering and EHS. •Identify, assess, and mitigate risks (e.g. technical, cost, schedule, legal, security) •Maintain risk register and ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed •Strategically manage Program and NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability Qualifications: •Degree in mechanical/electrical/aero engineering, facilities/industrial management, or equivalent experience (technical degree preferred for this facility type). •8–12+ years in industrial/heavy-facility operations and maintenance, including rotating machinery and high-voltage/medium-voltage systems. •Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams, skilled-trades teams and maintenance/reliability programs in a high-availability environment. •Compressor plants, cooling systems, vacuum systems, or comparable specialized utilities is preferred. •Aeronautics industry testing a plus Compensation: •$100,000 - $150,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!