Facilities Operations Manager

5 days ago

Pinkenba, Queensland, Australia Thirdway Advisory Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Operations Manager – Facilities & Equipment

Pinkenba, Brisbane | Posted by
Thirdway Advisory on behalf of Silanna

Ready to take the lead in one of Australia's most advanced manufacturing environments?

Silanna, a global leader in semiconductor innovation, is seeking an experienced
Operations Manager – Facilities & Equipment
to drive performance, reliability, and innovation at their cutting-edge Brisbane facility.

This is your chance to lead the engineering teams behind mission-critical infrastructure — from clean room HVAC and fire protection to power generation and process gases — ensuring everything runs seamlessly in a world-class manufacturing environment.

Why This Role?

  • Lead facilities and equipment operations at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Shape the future of a facility where precision, safety, and efficiency are paramount.
  • Work directly with senior leadership to deliver high-impact CAPEX projects and operational improvements.
  • Join a high-performing team in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop high-performing facilities and equipment engineering teams.
  • Manage contractors and service providers to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
  • Oversee systems including fire protection, generators & UPS, chilled water, HVAC, reverse osmosis, process gases, BMS & SCADA.
  • Drive optimisation: budget control, cost-saving strategies, and CAPEX project delivery.
  • Ensure uptime and reliability with advanced maintenance planning and CMMS management.

What We're Looking For

  • Trade certification or tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or related).
  • Proven expertise across
    HVAC, electrical systems, utilities, and plant operations
    in a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Strong leadership skills — able to inspire, coach, and empower teams.
  • Hands-on problem solver with a track record in process optimisation and risk management.
  • Excellent communicator, able to influence at all levels and translate complex technical issues into clear solutions.

Why Silanna?

Silanna isn't just about technology — it's about people, innovation, and purpose. You'll be joining a forward-thinking company committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

Thirdway Advisory is proud to be partnering with Silanna on this appointment.

Apply now, or connect directly to explore how you can play a key role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing in Brisbane.

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