Operations Manager Facility Services Union Labor

• Operational leadership; oversee day-to-day operations across mission-critical infrastructure including mechanical electrical fire/life safety (FLS) and building automation systems.
• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams including Assistant Facility Managers Engineers and Local 39 union technicians.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for the client providing transparent communication and service coordination.
• Work planning scheduling & schedule adherence; lead development and execution of all work plans (PM CM PDM) within the CMMS.
• KPI and performance management; track analyze and report on KPIs.
• Root cause analysis and reliability support; support RCA investigations for equipment failures and system anomalies.
• Safety compliance and fire life safety oversight; maintain a culture of safety across all shifts and departments ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Compliance budget and vendor oversight; ensure adherence to all regulatory labor (Local 39) and contractual obligations.
• People development and labor management; supervise direct reports oversee labor distribution and support union workforce relations.
• Emergency and project response; manage and direct responses to after-hours or emergency events ensuring minimal operation impact.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Facility Management or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5-7 years in operations leadership within critical environments and union labor (Local 39 strongly preferred).
• Proven success in managing KPIs schedule adherence and CMMS-driven operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards EPA regulations and MFPA compliance (especially NFPA).
• Skilled in RCA tools and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience managing large budgets and vendor contracts.

• Military trade school or technical background in mechanical/electrical systems.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance programs and energy management strategies.
• Certifications in Safety Lean Six Sigma or RCA methodologies are a plus.

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5miles per day able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time able tobend twist push/pull crouch kneel in confined spaces work at heights on a ladder and lift up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g. H-1B O-1 etc). Additionally WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer drug free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment encourages diversity in the workplace and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender background ethnicity culture education and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.