At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for Facilities Operations Shift Leads at our Indianapolis, IN location. We are currently hiring for openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Shift assignments will be discussed during the hiring process.

We stay busy and challenged year-round with a diversity of tasks and activities! We take pride in the quality of our work and the safety of all our team members. We welcome candidates from all industry backgrounds who want to grow their career with us! We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.

Please note:

• Relocation is not offered.

• VISA Sponsorship is not available.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide shift leadership for Facilities Operations personnel, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus infrastructure and building systems.

• Coordinate daily work activities, prioritize facility issues, and support execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

• Serve as the first point of contact for operational escalations, emergencies, and critical facility events during assigned shifts.

• Monitor building automation, utility, and critical infrastructure systems to maintain continuity of operations.

• Support contractor coordination, permit processes, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices.

• Lead shift turnover communications and maintain accurate operational logs, work records, and status reports.

• Collaborate with Facilities Operations, EHS, engineering teams, business partners, and contractors to resolve issues and improve system performance.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.

• Assist in training, mentoring, and development of team members while supporting operational goals and compliance requirements.

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need:

• Experience leading teams in a facility, operations, manufacturing, industrial, utilities, or critical environment.

• Strong understanding of facility operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, and utility systems.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience responding to facility incidents, alarms, outages, and emergency situations.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, permits, lockout/tagout, and contractor safety management practices.

• Strong communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.

• Experience using CMMS, work order systems, building automation systems, or other facility management technologies.

• Ability to analyze operational issues, make sound decisions, and drive resolution with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response situations as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Associate degree, technical certification, military training, or equivalent experience in Facilities Operations, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), utility infrastructure, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Experience driving operational excellence initiatives, process improvements, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.

• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and engage employees while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Experience managing contractors, vendor partnerships, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and occupied buildings.

• Ability to distinguish wire colors and use diagnostic instruments.

• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies when required.

Work Environment: This position operates in office, laboratory, industrial, and mechanical room environments. Occasional after-hours support may be required for critical facility systems, outages, commissioning activities, and emergency response situations.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.