Facilities and Infrastructure Associate
Loam Bio, Australia
Job Description
About Loam
At Loam, we have the earth in our hands. As a team of scientists, farmers and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to improve the world’s farmland and address climate change. We are developing microbial technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and build carbon in agricultural soils. We help farming businesses prosper by boosting yield and soil health and enabling access to carbon markets.
As a start-up with ambitious founders and investors, our work is fast-paced and multidimensional. We foster a supportive and diverse workplace, where every team member is encouraged to learn and grow beyond their area of expertise. Founded in New South Wales, Australia, we have offices across The United States, Canada and Australia.
While everyone at Loam is working in different roles, we all have one job: to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it stably in farmer’s soils.
About the Role
This role will see you supporting our incredible teams across Australia to continue to do their work in safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose working environments. As a Facilities amp; Infrastructure Associate based in Orange, NSW, you will be responsible for establishing and overseeing all preventative and reactive maintenance activities across the local sites as well as the procurement, fit-out and oversight of our Australian vehicle fleet. Your role will see you planning, maintaining and overseeing the infrastructure needs for our teams, including offices, laboratories, greenhouses and fleet.
Responsibilities:
- Coordination of contractors to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance
- Procurement, fit-out and maintenance oversight of an expanding vehicle fleet
- Ensure compliance with safety, lease requirements and building regulations
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that facilities meet operational needs
- Provide logistical support between sites
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify areas for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of facility-related tasks.
- Manage contracts and budgets related to facility operations and maintenance.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure that facilities are operating at optimal levels.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operations or facilities support or relevant experience in facilities management, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with laboratory environments would be an advantage
- Familiarity with local building regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong contractor management and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing budgets and contracts.
Benefits
- Fast-growing start-up with many opportunities for capacity building and career development
- Work alongside leading scientists and innovators in an international organisation
- Enjoy an inclusive and supportive culture
- Competitive salary based on experience
Why you should join us:
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the essence of everything we do. We care profoundly about building a workplace where our team members feel valued, appreciated and empowered.
As Loam continues to evolve and innovate, we encourage our team members to do the same with their careers. As such, we provide ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.