Workplace Operations Manager at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

Helion Energy Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities management, or a related role in a fast-paced, engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to manage vendors and service contracts — delivering high-quality results on time and within budget
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and execute across multiple initiatives
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator who builds trust across teams and drives alignment
  • Proactive problem-solver with a bias toward action and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day workplace operations to maintain a reliable, high-performing environment
  • Manage vendor relationships and service contracts, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery
  • Streamline processes and systems to improve response times, clarity, and consistency
  • Oversee key workplace programs (maintenance, supplies, equipment, food & beverage, workplace tech) that drive productivity and performance
  • Own space planning and company events in partnership with Facilities, People, and IT to ensure seamless execution and a great employee experience
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new employees
  • Use data, feedback, and service metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and scale operations effectively
  • Contribute to space planning and office layout strategy to enhance collaboration, comfort, and growth
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for workplace operations communication and updates

Skills

Workplace Operations
Vendor Management
Service Contracts
Process Streamlining
Facilities Management
Maintenance Programs
Strategic Thinking
Hands-on Execution
Collaboration

Helion Energy

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, which allows them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient in size, cost, and development time. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Everett, WashingtonHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$567.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401k
Parental leave
Life & disability insurance
PTO
Equity
Social events

Risks

Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.
Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.
Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

Differentiation

Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.
Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.
Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

Upsides

Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.
OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.
Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

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