Country
United States of America
State / County
Texas
City
Houston
Division
Wyman Gordon
Company
Houston
Function
Maintenance
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
22676
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of facility operations and maintenance across the aerospace manufacturing site. This includes the oversight of building infrastructure, production equipment, utilities, and grounds, ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and aerospace industry regulations. The role focuses on strategic asset management, reliability engineering, capital planning, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient operations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facility & Equipment Management:
- Oversee the maintenance and performance of all facility infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and compressed air systems.
- Ensure uptime and optimal operation of all manufacturing equipment and production utilities. Equipment management of presses, furnaces, CNC machines, VARs, grind equipment, manipulators, forklifts, and saws.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Manage facility expansions, renovations, and new equipment installations in coordination with engineering and operations teams.
Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Develop and manage long-term facilities and maintenance strategies aligned with plant growth and aerospace quality/compliance standards.
- Lead and mentor a team (50-75 indirect/direct reports) of facility engineers, maintenance supervisors, and skilled trades personnel.
- Create and manage departmental budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and capital expenditure projects.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations including OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and aerospace-specific quality systems
- Maintain facilities and systems to support manufacturing areas as required by aerospace processes.
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and facility condition assessments.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Oversee contracts and relationships with service vendors, contractors, and utility providers.
- Negotiate service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensure accountability for performance and cost.
Operational Support
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to align maintenance efforts with operational goals.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of facility or equipment failures affecting production.
- Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery strategies for the facility.
- Lead and Support Organization 6S process and behavioral improvements.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong Leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, utility infrastructure, and industrial equipment.
- Strong understanding of aerospace industry requirements: AS9100, NADCAP, and cleanroom/contamination control.
- Demonstrated success in implementing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), CMMS systems, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
- Solid project management experience in construction, facility upgrades, and capital improvement planning.
- Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, technical schematics, and building codes.
- Familiarity with EHS, ISO 14001, OSHA, and local regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA a plus).
- 10+ years of facilities and maintenance leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role managing large teams and complex facilities.
- Forgings experience preferred
- A high school diploma is required for this position.
- Attendance at technical school or college is preferred
- Experience in a union environment is a plus.
- Excellent human relation skills with ability to organize, delegate, problem solve, and train personnel to work within the area.
- Looking for someone who can drive change and work with others to continuously improve processes.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Environment: The role primarily operates in an industrial and office environment, requiring frequent movement between different areas of the facility. The industrial setting may involve exposure to noise, heavy machinery, and varying temperatures.
- Physical Demands: The position may require standing, walking, and moving around the facility for extended periods. Occasional lifting of moderate weights and operating standard office equipment is also required.
- Safety: Strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory to ensure a safe working environment. Compliance with all safety requirements and procedures is essential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.