Maintenance Manager

Clean Energy•Boron, CA

14d•$125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities at its production LNG facility. The role is responsible for the reliability, safety, and availability of plant equipment, and for developing and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs that minimize downtime and support continuous operations. The Maintenance Manager provides hands-on technical leadership to maintenance technicians and skilled trades personnel; oversees maintenance planning and scheduling; manages contractors and vendors; and works closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS. The position supports mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and rotating equipment in a continuous-process environment. The role also participates in emergency response and provides technical support for critical plant issues as needed. The position requires at least seven years of progressive industrial maintenance experience and at least five years of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or management experience. A high school diploma or GED is required. A related associate or technical degree, apprenticeship, or bachelor’s degree is preferred or considered a plus, and equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered. No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required. The role requires knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong communication, organization, decision-making, problem-solving, leadership, and safety skills. The work environment generally has moderate noise. The employee regularly uses hands, reaches, and talks or hears; frequently walks and sits; occasionally stands and lifts or moves up to 25 pounds. The job description states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive industrial maintenance experience; experience in LNG/RNG, natural gas, chemical, petrochemical, power generation, refining, or another continuous-process manufacturing environment is preferred.
At least 5 years of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs/controls, pumps, compressors, motors, valves, and process equipment.
Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Strong understanding of CMMS systems, maintenance planning, work-order management, and spare-parts/inventory control.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis.
Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO and contractor safety.
Ability to lead skilled technicians while remaining technically involved in plant maintenance activities.
Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operation where equipment reliability and plant uptime are critical.
Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, write simple correspondence, and present information in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable: regular use of hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; and the specified vision abilities.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations are not required.

Nice To Haves

Industrial maintenance experience in LNG/RNG, natural gas, chemical, petrochemical, power generation, refining, or another continuous-process manufacturing environment.
Associate degree, technical degree, or completed apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation/Controls, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and supervise maintenance technicians and skilled trades personnel; set daily priorities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, ensure preventive maintenance schedules are completed, and improve equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls-related equipment failures and provide technical direction.
Support maintenance of pumps, compressors, motors, valves, piping systems, instrumentation, PLC/control systems, and other process equipment.
Analyze equipment failures and recurring downtime, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Manage maintenance planning and scheduling through the facility CMMS, including work orders, equipment history, preventive maintenance compliance, and documentation.
Coordinate planned outages, shutdowns, equipment installations, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
Maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory and work with purchasing and vendors to ensure critical components are available.
Manage outside contractors and service providers and ensure their work meets company safety, quality, and performance expectations.
Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance while minimizing disruption to production.
Develop and track maintenance KPIs related to reliability, downtime, preventive maintenance completion, costs, and plant performance.
Ensure maintenance complies with company policies and applicable OSHA, environmental, LOTO, and process-safety requirements.
Assist with maintenance budgets, forecasting, vendor negotiations, and cost-control initiatives.
Train, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Participate in emergency response and provide technical support for critical plant issues as needed.