Facilities Operations and EHS Lead - R&D

Donaldson Life Sciences is seeking a Facilities Operations & EHS Lead to manage and oversee day-to-day site facilities operations while leading the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program. In this role you will execute site specific targets and objectives aligned with Donaldson's overall environmental health and safety strategies to provide a safe, compliant, and highly functional environment that enables scientific innovation and technical development. The ideal candidate brings hands-on facilities expertise, strong coordination skills and experience supporting laboratory environments.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Greenville, SC facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Leads daily facilities operations for R&D laboratory, utilities, and office-space

• Ensures reliable operation of critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems, compressed gases, lab utilities, janitorial services, and building security

• Coordinates and manages preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to our preventative maintenance program of facilities and lab equipment to minimize downtime and operational risk

• Serves as first point of contact for facilities-related issues impacting R&D activities and manages certificate of insurance process for all contractors

• Tracks project scope, schedules, and budgets; ensures work is completed safely and to specification

• Assists with onboarding of new equipment from a facility and EHS readiness perspective and supports implementation of new equipment or procedures utilizing the Management of Change process

• Tracks and manages on-site inventory, place purchase orders, and coordinate shipping and receiving, supports onboarding of new suppliers to ensure uninterrupted site operations

• After-hours on call support as may be needed

• Utilizes Donaldson EHS Framework to support site compliance with EHS, biosafety, and regulatory requirements applicable to R&D operations, location, and employees

• Maintains on-site specific EHS compliance calendar and the EHS action tracker. Maintains the EHS Compliance Calendar to facilitate the timely completion of EHS-related compliance, training, and preventative maintenance obligations.

• Utilizes various DCI-provided risk assessment tools to identify exposures to health and safety hazards or environmental aspects that can result in harm to people, property, or the environment.

• Conducts data collection required to demonstrate compliance with the site's environmental regulatory requirements

• Partners with global EHS and R&D leadership team to maintain safe lab environments, including chemical storage, waste handling, and emergency preparedness

• Conducts employee training, as applicable, and as outlined on the EHS compliance Calendar and responsible for record keeping of applicable staff training, including internal HR courses, trade licenses, and certifications

• Manages scheduling and coordination of chemical and biohazard waste pickups, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

• Program coordination of first aid, AED, CPR, Code Blue safety supplies, training, and record maintenance for the first responder team

TRAVEL: Up to 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a facility operations role or EHS focused role

• Worked in building systems, lab utilities, and/or maintenance setting

• Experience managing contractors and service vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in biopharma, life sciences, or regulated R&D environments

• Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently

• Ability to work at all levels of the company, providing excellent customer service.

• Facilities management and EHS certifications (a plus)

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to positively influence and interact with others absent direct line of authority

• SharePoint Online and Benchmark Gensuite software experience (a plus)

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Key Words: Facilities Operations, Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, EHS (Environment Health & Safety), Life Sciences, Research and Development Support, Donaldson Life Sciences