Maintenance Subject Matter Expert; SME

Job Description

The Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical expertise, guidance, and support for maintenance operations, ensuring best practices, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. This role is responsible for optimizing maintenance processes, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and mentoring maintenance personnel.

• Technical Expertise & Support
  • Act as the go‑to expert for maintenance‑related technical challenges.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem‑solving for equipment failures.
  • Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Process Optimization
  • Analyze maintenance processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness.
  • Recommend and implement best practices based on industry standards.
  • Evaluate and improve spare parts inventory management.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure maintenance operations comply with safety regulations (OSHA, ISO 45001) and industry standards.
  • Develop and enforce maintenance procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 55001.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Training & Mentorship
  • Provide technical training to maintenance teams and junior engineers.
  • Develop training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Mentor technicians in troubleshooting and equipment optimization techniques.
• Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement
  • Utilize reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
  • Implement condition‑based maintenance (CBM) and predictive maintenance techniques.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve equipment design and maintainability.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, OEE) to drive improvements.
  • Generate reports on equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
  • Recommend capital investments for long‑term reliability improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or asset management.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or industrial facilities.

• Expertise in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Strong knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis).
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting
  , electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Six Sigma principles.

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and training abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and safety teams.

• Industrial or manufacturing facility setting.
• Hands‑on involvement with maintenance teams and equipment.
• Occasional travel for audits, training, and best practice implementations.

BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL

We are a global group that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions, especially in renewable energy. Our business spans the entire value chain, from design and construction through to operation and maintenance.

Our goal is to lead the transition towards a low‑carbon economy, bringing technical excellence and innovation to all of our projects to design a better planet. We are committed to contributing to the economic and social development of the communities in which we operate.

At ACCIONA we are championing a different way of doing business that promotes the welfare of society and the planet, going beyond economic interests. We invest in sustainable projects that make the world a better place. We have won Best Place to work and Top Employer.

Investing in the planet is the smart choice. Investing in our people is important.