Maintenance Manager (Houston)

JDR Cable Systems Ltd (trading as JDR Cables); Houston; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Cable Systems Ltd (trading as JDR Cables) in Houston is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance team and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of facilities and equipment. You will coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and repairs to support offshore operations and equipment fleet readiness.

The role requires a minimum of five years' experience in equipment or facilities maintenance, with hands-on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and HVAC repair skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in equipment or facilities maintenance.
• Practical experience in hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repair.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, maintenance best practices and HVAC equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to interpret technical specifications and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, assign, supervise and review facility maintenance activities in coordination with the Shop Supervisor.
• Establish maintenance schedules and allocate resources efficiently.
• Support equipment fleet readiness for offshore operations and coordinate repairs.
• Develop preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for facilities and equipment.
• Investigate maintenance requests and coordinate corrective actions to minimise disruption.
• Monitor supplies, tools, and equipment; assist procurement and specification activities.
• Assist in preparing and administering the facility maintenance budget.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure safe and compliant maintenance activities.
• Support day-to-day shop coordination and staff development.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Electrical repair

Hydraulic repair

Mechanical repair

Pneumatic repair

HVAC systems

Microsoft Office

Documentation & inspections

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

JDR Cable Systems is delighted to be recruiting for a Maintenance Manager to join our Maintenance team in Houston.

As demand for our products and services continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the subsea energy sector and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our facilities and equipment.

The Maintenance Manager will report to the Shop Supervisor and will be responsible for organising, monitoring, and supervising facility maintenance activities while providing technical support to ensure facility compliance and operational readiness. Working closely with the Shop Supervisor, Engineering, Technical Management, QA/QC, and shop personnel, you will support equipment fleet readiness for offshore operations, coordinate maintenance and repair activities, and help ensure facilities and equipment remain safe, compliant, and operational.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, prioritising, assigning, supervising, and reviewing facility maintenance activities in coordination with the Shop Supervisor.
• Establishing maintenance schedules and methods, identifying resource requirements, and supporting the effective allocation of resources.
• Supporting equipment fleet readiness for offshore operations by monitoring equipment status, communicating requirements with Engineering and Technical Managers, and coordinating repairs with Shop Supervisors.
• Developing and organising preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for facilities and equipment.
• Investigating and resolving maintenance requests in a timely manner, coordinating corrective actions and minimising operational disruption.
• Monitoring supplies, consumables, tools, and equipment, including ordering materials and supporting equipment procurement and specification activities
• Supporting the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget, including cost estimates, expenditure monitoring, and equipment justifications.
• Coordinating with contractors and service providers to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with agreed requirements.
• Supporting the Shop Supervisor with the day-to-day coordination of shop activities, helping delegate work, drive efficiency, and support training and development.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in equipment or facilities maintenance, ideally within the subsea energy, offshore oil and gas, heavy manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment. You will bring practical experience in hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical repair, together with a strong understanding of electrical principles, maintenance best practices, preventative maintenance, and HVAC equipment.

You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented maintenance professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex technical specifications, industry codes, and inspection requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with maintenance documentation, inspections, and equipment records will also be important