Maintenance Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
This is precision high-stakes industrial work and the team behind it demands leadership that matches that standard.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
People Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of two maintenance engineers one currently on staff overseeing the test cell one to be hired setting the standard for technical rigor accountability and continuous growth
- Serve as a genuine people leader: someone who can develop talent at different career stages hold a high bar and bring out the best in individuals through coaching and clear expectations
- Build a team culture grounded in safety shop floor ownership and professional excellence
Vendor and Contractor Management
- Negotiate and manage relationships with external contractors equipment OEMs and material suppliers to ensure responsiveness quality and cost efficiency
Safety and Compliance
- Champion a Safety First culture across all maintenance activities ensuring full compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety and environmental policies Set and sustain the standard for how maintenance and safety coexist on a high-activity industrial campus
Financial and CapEx Stewardship
- Build and manage the annual maintenance budget covering labor spare parts inventory outsourced services and capital expenditures Lead site CapEx planning and project execution from equipment installations to facility infrastructure improvements on time and within budget
Standards Development
- Partner with the engineering group to create and maintain equipment standards across the manufacturing and repair process a foundational gap that this role is specifically charged with closing Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs that reduce unplanned downtime and extend critical equipment life
Day-to-Day Maintenance Operations
- Oversee maintenance for all shop floor equipment including hydraulic stands Danabat grinding equipment and shank balancing equipment Manage unplanned equipment failures with urgency; lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and reduce downtime Balance tactical daily repairs with long-range reliability planning this role demands both every day
Test Cell Modernization
- Partner closely with the existing maintenance engineer who is project managing a significant test cell renovation to define best-in-class maintenance practices for a complex double-bay gas turbine test cell Help determine what a high-performing well-maintained test cell looks like for this environment one that tests multiple configurations of the LM 2500 and LM 6000 and bring the strategic structure and execution discipline needed to move that project forward This is the highest-visibility challenge on campus and will require both technical judgment and strong leadership presence
Five-Year Maintenance Vision and Strategic Planning
- Assess the current state of aging equipment and infrastructure across the campus and develop a clear prioritized roadmap for what needs to be upgraded or replaced Build and implement TPM and OEE programs from the ground up establishing the standards and practices this site needs to operate at the level it is capable of Track and improve key performance indicators including MTBF MTTR and OEE and convert that data into meaningful operational decisions
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Industrial) or equivalent work experience in industrial maintenance leadership.
- 510 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial automation PLCs hydraulics pneumatics and electrical systems.
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and MS Office suite.
- Strong financial acumen including budget tracking and cost-benefit analysis.
- Proven ability to lead influence and manage cross-functional teams in a high-pressure environment.
- In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and safety/environmental compliance.
Desired Characteristics:
- Able to read and interpret service repair manuals and technical publications to determine work procedures.
- Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience developing TPM OEE programs
- Direct experience managing shop floor personnel and contractors in a repair shop setting.
- Strong background in managing large-scale capital investment projects.
- Able to balance urgent daily repairs with long-term reliability planning.
- Able to explain technical maintenance issues to non-technical stakeholders (e.g. Finance Executive Leadership).
- Able to make high-stakes decisions under pressure during equipment outages.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Manager
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