Facilities & Maintenance Lead - Greenfield Plant

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX seeks a hands-on Senior Manager, Facilities and Maintenance to lead a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making site. You will build a maintenance team, establish preventive and predictive programs, and manage budgets across utilities, labs, and production spaces.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure high equipment reliability and optimal uptime at this

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX seeks a hands-on Senior Manager, Facilities and Maintenance to lead a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making site. You will build a maintenance team, establish preventive and predictive programs, and manage budgets across utilities, labs, and production spaces.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure high equipment reliability and optimal uptime at this