Facility Maintenance Manager

Facility Maintenance Manager

We are seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to join our Green Metals Team in Londonderry, NH, USA. Outokumpu is a multinational stainless steel producer aiming to establish a new paradigm in geopolitically secure and environmentally sustainable metals production. This role leads all maintenance operations in our pilot scale metals processing facility located in the New Hampshire / Massachusetts border region. It includes close collaboration with our Green Metals Team to support pilot projects, process improvements, and technology integration.

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent in a related technical field
• 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a metals, foundry, or heavy manufacturing environment
• 2+ years in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role
• Experience supporting engineering or R&D groups in implementation and testing of new technologies
• Knowledge of ferrous or non-ferrous furnace systems (e.g., aluminum, copper, nickel, or steel melting/holding)
• Proficiency with CMMS (SAP, Maximo, or similar)
• Familiar with NFPA 86 (Industrial Furnaces) and New England safety/environmental codes
• Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, and control systems

Lead day-to-day maintenance activities for ferrous and non-ferrous melting, holding, and casting furnace systems.

Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

Supervise maintenance crews and coordinate external contractors as needed.

Ensure high furnace uptime, safe equipment performance, and rapid response to breakdowns.

Serve as the primary point of contact regarding equipment for trials and test programs conducted at the pilot plant.

Support installation and commissioning of new experimental systems, sensor technologies, or automation upgrades.

Ensure all modifications meet safety, compliance, and operational readiness standards.

Monitor and improve KPIs: MTBF, MTTR, downtime, and energy use.

Oversee equipment upgrades, retrofits, and capital improvement projects within the furnace area.

Work closely with engineering and development teams to assess the long-term maintainability of new systems.

Lead construction project management for installation of process equipment and multidisciplinary execution of facilities upgrades.

Maintain construction schedule, planning and coordination of on-site activities.

Engage with pilot furnace managers to understand needed equipment modifications, coordinating engineering support, vendor selection and onboarding, and work supervision.

Maintain full compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and local New England environmental regulations.

Conduct job hazard analyses, LOTO reviews, and lead safety meetings and audits.

Ensure all maintenance work adheres to corporate EHS standards and plant SOPs.

Supervise and develop a skilled maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, refractory, plumbing/HVAC, etc.).

Build a proactive, collaborative maintenance culture focused on uptime, innovation, and accountability.

Deliver training on new systems, tools, or processes introduced in the pilot plant.

Knowledge of ferrous or non-ferrous furnace systems (e.g., aluminum, copper, nickel, or steel melting/holding).

Proficiency with CMMS (SAP, Maximo, or similar).

Familiar with NFPA 86 (Industrial Furnaces) and New England safety/environmental codes.

Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, and control systems.

• Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Salary Range: US $122,600 to $168,500

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.