Manager I, Maintenance Reliability Engineering
Manager I, Maintenance Reliability Engineering
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$ 90000 - 100000
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Who we are:
Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
The Manager I Maintenance Reliability Engineering plays a critical role in scaling Electras core technology by leading maintenance activities and driving system reliability across the plant. This role manages a team of technicians and ensures that equipment performance supports production goals during commissioning and scale-up.
Work assignments are predetermined process-driven and subject to a moderate level of control and review. The Manager directs reports based on established policies and procedures applying a basic understanding of the business and operating environment to guide decisions priorities and workflows. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing structure while remaining agile in a fast-growing operation.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and lead reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical assets and systems
- Conduct root cause failure analyses and implement long-term corrective actions
- Track metrics such as MTTR MTBF and system uptime to identify trends and inform planning
- Lead preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs using CMMS platforms
- Create clear task flows and SOPs aligned to reliability best practices
- Provide technical and operational direction to maintenance technicians
- Assign and review work based on established standards and policies
- Lead daily toolbox talks team planning meetings and performance check-ins
- Support workforce development through coaching training and skill assessments
- Collaborate with the Engineering team on new system installation commissioning and early-stage troubleshooting
- Provide input on design-for-maintainability and serviceability during system selection
- Help optimize maintenance documentation tracking and reporting processes
- Ensure work is executed in alignment with site safety and compliance standards
- Interface with EHS team to support training audits and incident response
- Participate in cross-functional planning related to operations and infrastructure readiness
What we need you to bring to the team:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Chemical or related Engineering discipline
- 5 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering within an industrial setting (excluding internships co-ops and other school projects)
- 1 years of prior supervisory experience managing technicians
- Background in metals/mining chemical processing or manufacturing industries
- Demonstrated ability to work within structured assignment frameworks and process controls
- Effective communicator and team leader capable of enforcing procedures while promoting collaboration
- Prior experience in scaling operations and commissioning new facilities or equipment
- Reliability certification (e.g. CRL CMRP) or formal training in RCM/FMEA
- Familiarity with industrial systems pumps motors instrumentation and control loops
- Ability to manage predetermined process-driven assignments subject to a moderate level of review and control
- Provides direction to subordinates based on knowledge of established policies and procedures
- Basic understanding of business and operating environments
- Executes specified routine tasks and ensures targets are met typically against a weekly plan
- Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees by assigning tasks and monitoring work at frequent intervals
- Maintains team schedules and workflow while balancing individual task execution with supervisory responsibilities
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Chemical or related Engineering discipline
- 6 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering within an industrial setting
- 2 years of prior supervisory experience managing technicians
- Develops and manages routine operational plans to ensure departmental goals are achieved
- Meets performance targets typically aligned to monthly plans while balancing priorities and resources
- Works on issues requiring analysis of data and relevant factors to resolve complex problems
- Exercises judgment and interpretation in defining procedures and policies to determine appropriate actions
- Receives assignments aligned with incremental objectives and defined processes while driving execution through teams
- Provides direction to employees in line with established policies and management guidance
- Administers company policies that directly impact subordinate employees and recommends adjustments to unit or department practices
- Monitors and manages departmental costs ensuring alignment with business objectives and budgetary requirements
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business line with a foundational understanding of overall company operations
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $90000-$100000 and may be more or less depending upon skills experience and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision telemedicine short-term disability long-term disability and basic life insurance plans
- Reasonable use PTO
- $1800 in annual employer HSA contributions(health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
