Location: Fort Worth,TX, USA
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and effect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.
MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Facilities and Maintenance Manager to be an integral part of building and operating a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a rare opportunity to have a vital role in the development of a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility and helping to define the future of American manufacturing. This position will require strong organizational, process, and management skills to build a maintenance team and maintenance management systems, and a hands-on nature to support the installation and lead the ongoing maintenance of all equipment in the facility.
The new facility has a mix of office, laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing spaces, and will contain a broad range of chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal processes, including high temperature chemistry, handling of molten metals, powder metallurgy, machining, and assembly. The Maintenance Manager must engage with a range of technical specialists to gain a working understanding of the physical processes, key control metrics, and potential hazards involved. The individual will be accountable for achieving functional goals, establishing financial plans that are consistent with the business needs, and supplying best-in-class maintenance service through the execution of an effective maintenance excellence program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring efficient and effective scheduling and execution of maintenance activities.
* Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
* Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize maintenance schedules while minimizing impact on production.
* Plan and coordinate maintenance projects, including shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
* Monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements to meet OEE targets and further enhance equipment reliability and performance.
* Maintain and update maintenance records, work orders, and documentation to ensure accurate historical records and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Identify training needs for maintenance staff and facilitate skill development and training programs.
* Manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and provide cost-effective solutions for maintenance and repair projects.
* Lead and participate in root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in maintenance techniques.
* Support the installation and commissioning of production equipment in a new greenfield facility.
* Maintain and repair office, laboratory, and manufacturing facility, grounds, and infrastructure.
* Work with procurement and engineering teams to build critical spares lists and maintain appropriate inventory and contingencies.
* Document and maintain safe work instructions for the repair of equipment and facilities.
* Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
* Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelors, Associates, or Trade School certification in relevant discipline.
* 5 years' experience in plant maintenance operations in an industrial manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance processes, equipment, and systems, including pumps, compressors, reactors, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, industrial gasses and instrumentation.
* Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), with SAP experience preferred, and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to address maintenance emergencies or operational needs.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance leadership roles within an industrial materials or chemical or similar manufacturing environment.
* Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
* Knowledge of both continuous and discrete operations and associated maintenance practices.
* Ability to recruit, hire, and develop cross functional team.
* Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies for compliance & controls.
* Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
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MP MATERIALS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - EEO is The Law All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
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