Facilities Operations Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Operations Manager at UL Research Institutes based in our Marietta, GA office. The Facilities Operations Manager will be responsible for providing general operations support and logistics strategy for the UL Research Institutes (ULRI) Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) Marietta facilities, maintaining world-class facilities in which our team can perform groundbreaking safety science. The Facilities Operations Manager supports internal facilities requests, ensures appropriate vendor support for space and planning activities, maintains facility mechanical systems, and engages with the landlord on site-related items.

Duties include managing and tracking projects, commissioning and maintaining equipment, chemical waste management, and ensuring safety standards are maintained in accordance with the organization’s HSE programs to ensure ULRI-CIRI Marietta and CIRI Marietta Annex operate smoothly. UL Research Institutes:
At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Chemical Insights Research Institute, teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put it into practice.

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies.

To learn more, visit: chemical insights.org

As the Facilities Operations Manager, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
Support the delivery and execution of functions related to on-site office and lab maintenance and logistics. This includes HVAC, water, vacuum, air filtration, specialty chemical, and chemical safety monitoring systems. Coordinate and develop internal and vendor relationships by handling inquiries, opening new projects, and supporting smooth communication between vendors and ULRI CIRI. Gather information, identify resources to support the work, and track commitments and completion timelines.

Organize office operations and procedures, coordinate logistics, and guide the process for facilities operations. May schedule and plan meetings, maintain calendars, and secure arrangements. Work in partnership with building management to orchestrate on-site deliveries and logistics. Prioritize organizational needs, identify any special requirements, and gather the necessary information. Organize vendor information and maintain it in the vendor database using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Implement the site-level requirements of the enterprise-wide business continuity plan to mitigate operational risks. Provide support for non-technical customer requests, including questions/issues such as service requests and general ULRI CIRI information. Maintain the office condition and environment to a high standard to ensure safety and efficiency. Assist HSE in key compliance areas: hazardous waste, facility-related OSHA requirements, and emergency preparedness.

Serve as the primary point of contact with HSE for health and safety needs, questions, and support. Perform other duties as directed.

We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do. People:
Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines,…