Operations and Facility Technician

What You Drive at DTNA

Facility Operations & Infrastructure

• Maintain buildings, grounds, and proving grounds infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for facility systems and utilities.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and facility improvement projects.
• Oversee critical systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and access controls.
• Support budgeting activities, vendor sourcing, and facility documentation.

Event & Customer Support

• Lead site preparation for customer events, executive visits, vehicle demonstrations, and tours.
• Coordinate event logistics, vehicle staging, transportation, charging, fueling, and display readiness.
• Provide technical support during events and ensure a world-class customer experience.

Proving Grounds Operations

• Support daily operations of test tracks, durability roads, loop roads, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct facility and track inspections and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Operate and oversee equipment such as forklifts, snowplows, excavators, and material handling equipment.
• Support engineering and vehicle test teams by maintaining operational readiness.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead safety initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Perform and coordinate inspections of fire systems, gas detection systems, cranes, forklifts, and other safety-critical equipment.
• Participate in emergency response activities, audits, risk assessments, and safety reviews.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to improve workplace safety.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate contractors and service providers supporting facility and site operations.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Manage vendors supporting maintenance, security, landscaping, EV charging infrastructure, and track operations.
• Serve as a liaison between site operations and corporate facility organizations.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives that improve facility reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead projects that reduce downtime and operational costs.
• Support Lean, Total Production Maintenance, and continuous improvement programs.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CDL or ability to obtain CDL certification.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial operations, proving grounds, construction, or technical operations.
• Experience managing contractors and vendors.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Associate degree or technical certification in facilities, maintenance, construction, or industrial operations.
• Experience in automotive testing, proving grounds, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and facility systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (SAP, Fleetio, MaintainX, JERA).
• OSHA, NFPA, safety compliance, project leadership, and Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.

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