Reliability Manager - Manufacturing Facilities

bloomenergy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Reliability Manager - Manufacturing Facilities to lead reliability initiatives for critical facility assets in a fully on-site Newark, DE role.

You will develop RCM strategies, implement CMMS, and drive data-driven maintenance decisions across HVAC, utilities, and building systems to maximize uptime and lifecycle value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading reliability initiatives for facilities
• Ability to implement CMMS and maintenance workflows
• Strong data-driven decision making and KPI tracking
• Knowledge of RCFA, FMEA and RCMA methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an RCM strategy for facility assets and utilities.
• Establish maintenance programs to maximize asset availability and lifecycle performance.
• Lead failure analysis activities including RCFA and FMEA.
• Develop criticality assessments and maintenance plans aligned with risk.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to optimize performance.
• Create long-term reliability roadmaps for HVAC and utilities.
• Lead CMMS implementation, workflows, PM programs, and asset hierarchies.
• Drive KPI dashboards and reliability metrics for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Reliability leadership

Maintenance strategy

Data-driven decisions

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

CMMS

FMEA

RCM

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality.

For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Reliability Manager - Manufacturing Facilities to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Facilities and based in Newark, DE . This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability & Asset Management Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy for all facility assets, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Establish maintenance programs that maximize equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle performance while minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Lead failure analysis activities including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and corrective action implementation.
• Develop criticality assessments for facility assets and establish maintenance plans aligned with business risk and operational requirements.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies and condition-based monitoring tools to optimize asset performance.
• Create long-term reliability roadmaps for HVAC, process utilities, electrical distribution systems, compressed air systems, water treatment systems, and building infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Reliability Excellence methodologies.

CMMS Implementation & Maintenance Excellence

• Lead the implementation, launch, optimization, and ongoing administration of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Establish maintenance workflows, work order management processes, preventive maintenance programs, asset hierarchies, and equipment master data.
• Develop KPI dashboards and reliability metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of maintenance records, asset histories, spare parts inventories, and equipment documentation.
• Utilize CMMS analytics to identify recurring failures, maintenance trends, equipment reliability concerns, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Drive work management excellence through effective planning, scheduling, backlog management, and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators including: Planned vs. unplanned maintenance, PM compliance, Work order completion rates, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), Maintenance cost per asset, Contractor performance metrics, Facility uptime and availability.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with maintenance contractors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and key suppliers.
• Manage annual facilities maintenance budgets, capital projects, and service contracts to ensure cost-effective execution.
• Conduct regular contractor performance reviews utilizing KPI-based scorecards and service-level agreements.
• Ensure all contractors comply with Bloom's safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards.
• Coordinate major maintenance outages, shutdowns, infrastructure upgrades, and capital improvement projects utilizing internal and external resources.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and develop a highly skilled facilities and maintenance organization capable of supporting a complex manufacturing environment.
• Utilize structured talent management methodologies including: Individual Development Plans (IDPs), Performance management frameworks, Succession planning, Skills assessments and competency matrices, Workforce development planning, Leadership coaching and mentoring programs.
• Create a culture focused on accountability, ownership, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide routine coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Identify skill