Reliability Program Manager

JLL • Goleta, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Program Manager manages the efficient operation and maintenance of facility electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety equipment and systems in accordance with MSA and KPI requirements. The role provides strategic direction to the maintenance team and ensures compliance with JLL and client safety procedures. It drives quality preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment reliability and availability, cost-effective maintenance, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

The position develops and administers reliability programs, including thermography, vibration analysis, and lube-oil monitoring. It investigates operational events and equipment failures, conducts audits, establishes reliability metrics, and uses data analytics to recommend improvements. The role also develops maintenance procedures, supports commissioning for building and utility projects, ranks asset criticality, defines cost-beneficial proactive maintenance strategies, and manages the campus CMMS. The position is on-site in Goleta, California, and does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Marine, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or an appropriate scientific discipline.
• Minimum five years of engineering experience, including experience with mechanical design/testing and international quality standards.
• Minimum 3–5 years of utility systems/management and/or facilities/plant management and maintenance experience.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, and motor current analysis.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, equipment criticality ranking, preventive/predictive maintenance optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles applied to the design, operation, and maintenance of building structures and mechanical and electrical building equipment.
• Excellent working knowledge of facilities maintenance, workforce and supplier capabilities, and developments in the industry.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as Angus, Corrigo, or Maximo.
• Ability and knowledge to use a variety of electrical testing instruments and apparatus.
• Knowledge of and compliance with applicable codes, regulations, SOPs, NFPA, OSHA, and work instructions.
• Clear written communication skills and ability to explain work to a supervisor and others in the group.
• Ability to work effectively with peers.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Plant Engineer or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional certification is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a life sciences or R&D laboratory environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance of facility electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety equipment and systems in accordance with MSA and KPI requirements.
• Provide strategic direction to the maintenance team and ensure JLL and client safety procedures are followed.
• Drive quality execution of preventive and predictive maintenance, including routine audits of preventive maintenance and corrective work.
• Develop and implement methods that support safe operation, equipment reliability and availability, cost-effective maintenance, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Administer reliability programs such as thermography, vibration analysis, and lube-oil monitoring, including vendor selection, scoping and scheduling, analysis review, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Conduct or support operational event and equipment-failure investigations, identify root causes and causal factors, prescribe corrective actions, and monitor effectiveness as applicable.
• Conduct periodic and as-needed program and system/equipment audits focused on safety, regulatory compliance, maintenance effectiveness, cost savings, and energy conservation.
• Establish and monitor equipment reliability metrics, including OEE, and partner with maintenance and operations teams to prioritize work and improvements using regular data analytics.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures to streamline work execution, improve work quality, and optimize equipment efficiency.
• Support commissioning for building and utility upgrades, renovations, and construction projects, including preventive maintenance job plans, maintainability reviews, critical spares, and documentation.
• Rank asset criticality, typically using Reliability Centered Maintenance approaches, and define proactive maintenance approaches that are cost-beneficial to the business.
• Apply maintenance strategies and predictive technologies to optimize operational performance, lifecycle cost, and payback.
• Champion development, technical assessment, and maintenance of a skills matrix for the local maintenance team to support work assignment.
• Develop and maintain equipment reliability key performance indicators.
• Manage and maintain the campus CMMS.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager