Panthalassa · 20 hours ago
Facilities Infrastructure Engineer
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expPanthalassa is harnessing the open ocean to generate affordable clean energy. The Facilities Infrastructure Engineer will own the performance and reliability of the company’s building infrastructure, supporting operations, capital projects, and regulatory compliance across various environments.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own the technical health and performance of core building systems, including HVAC, electrical, compressed air, chiller systems, water, plumbing, drainage, natural gas, lighting and building controls, fire/life safety systems, and air quality/environmental controls
Define and run a reliability-focused maintenance program (asset criticality, PM strategy, inspections, vendor routines, performance benchmarks)
Partner with the Workspace Design & Operations team to improve ticketing and work order workflows, using data to identify trends and eliminate redundancy and waste
Establish simple operating rhythms (weekly priorities, top reliability risks, upcoming outages, commissioning schedules) so facilities are predictable, not reactive
Own utility reliability in support of engineering and manufacturing work, ensuring systems are sized, stable, and resilient enough to support high-demand equipment, and changing facility needs
Maintain an accurate asset registry for building infrastructure and critical industrial support equipment (e.g., compressors, chillers, air dryers, pumps, dust collection/ventilation, process utilities), including service history, spares, calibration/inspection needs, and vendor support models
Drive maintenance planning for critical industrial equipment where failure would impact engineering or production throughput, ensuring preventative maintenance is scheduled, documented, and executed without disrupting build operations
Support facility renovations, tenant improvements, and capital projects through design reviews, utility coordination, installation oversight, and operational hand-off
Develop scopes of work and technical requirements, review submittals; oversee field execution for quality, safety, and schedule adherence
Serve as facilities engineering support for equipment installations (tie-ins, ventilation, hazards, footprints, commissioning readiness) to keep engineering unblocked
Build repeatable closeout standards for every project (documentation, training, spares, labeling, lockout points, and baseline performance metrics), so new systems are supportable on Day 1
Partner with engineering teams on equipment readiness planning: verifying utility requirements, installation constraints, safety controls, and long-term maintainability (access, service intervals, consumables, vendor support, and spare parts strategy)
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards (OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, local building codes, etc.) by working closely with our EHS Lead and safety committee
Support emergency response planning, audits, inspections, incident response, and root cause investigations with durable corrective action plans
Embed safety into facilities work execution, not as a check-the-box step, but as the default way we plan, review, and perform work (LOTO, energized work controls, permit systems, contractor safety plans, confined space considerations, hot work coordination, etc.)
Act as owner’s rep or facilities-related vendors, contractors, and service providers by translating operational and engineering requirements into clear, scoped work that vendors can execute against
Develop preferred vendor lists and technical standards by defining when to outsource vs. self-perform work, building institutional knowledge, and establishing clear expectations for vendor onboarding and ongoing engagement
Collaborate with operations, IT, EHS, and leadership teams to support facility needs by providing technical guidance and support to maintenance staff and end users
Build strong cross-functional trust with engineering teams by translating what they’re trying to do into infrastructure that supports speed without sacrificing safety or reliability
Build and implement a CMMS platform to track work orders, asset performance, and maintenance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, or related field) or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or plant operations
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, mechanical, and utility systems
Familiarity with project management methodologies
Demonstrated experience with capital projects: design review, construction execution, commissioning, and turnover into operations
Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, or utility systems
Experience managing contractors and service vendors
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents
Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Comfort operating in high-ambiguity, fast-iteration environments (engineering labs + industrial spaces), with the judgment to balance urgency, risk, and long-term reliability
Demonstrated ability to build systems (standards, workflows, vendor expectations, PM strategy)
Experience building or operating asset tracking / maintenance systems for critical infrastructure or industrial equipment (CMMS, asset registry, service planning, maintenance scheduling, and spares coordination)
Preferred
Experience with CAD or other design software
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, labs, manufacturing, data centers)
Experience supporting multi-building or multi-site operations
Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, and energy management systems
Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency best practices
Construction management experience
Experience supporting equipment-intensive environments
Hands-on commissioning/turnover experience: controls integration, startup validation, acceptance criteria, and operational readiness
Benefits
Equity in the company.
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)
Company
Panthalassa
Panthalassa creates clean and cheap energy in the middle of the ocean.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-24Series Unknown
2023-12-31Convertible Note
2022-06-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Garth Sheldon-Coulson
Co-Founder & CEO
Ivar Thorson, Ph.D.
COO & Director of Electrical Engineering
Recent News
2025-10-07
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