Maintenance Manager

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with

customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

DESCRIPTION

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing facility infrastructure, production support equipment, preventative maintenance programs, and site services required to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations. This role manages building systems, specialized manufacturing equipment, contractor coordination, and security systems while supporting both internal operations, external customer program and engineering/maintenance POC for major contracts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Building & Facility Management

• Coordinate with building ownership for repairs and maintenance involving roofs, parking lots, building exteriors, and other facility infrastructure
• Oversee annual fire alarm system inspections and compliance activities
• Maintain safe building access by shoveling and salting walkways during winter conditions
• Update and maintain facility layouts and building maps
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for facility repairs and services
• Manage building security systems, including:
  • Access control systems
  • RFID badge issuance
  • Key management
  • Intrusion alarm systems
  • Security camera systems
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization
• Support CMMC-related facility and operational requirements

Equipment & Maintenance Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, service, and coordinate replacement of critical facility equipment including:
  • Compressed air systems
  • 130 HVAC units with over 530 tons of combined cooling capacity
  • Backup generators
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
  • 15 industrial chillers
  • High-temperature growth furnaces and ancillary equipment
  • Cooling towers, pumps, and filtration systems
  • Fume hoods and clean benches
• Support operation and maintenance of LN and TeO2 material preparation, growth, and poling equipment
• Initiate and prepare CapEx justifications for new or replacement equipment
• Operate forklifts as required
• Coordinate deliveries between buildings
• Maintain records related to equipment, materials, labor hours, and inventory

Equipment & Customer Support

• Serve as the engineering and maintenance point of contact for LLNL and CEA programs
• Repair and service custom saws, milling, cleaning, and metrology systems
• Document completed work and provide periodic reports
• Manage and track all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) assets
• Package and palletize tools and equipment for return shipment to LLNL
• Manage and review maintenance contracts
• Coordinate contractors for equipment repairs and service activities
• Organize and schedule bi-weekly calls with LLNL and CEA stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to construction, facilities maintenance, or industrial maintenance trades experience
• Strong knowledge of facility systems, maintenance tools, and equipment care
• Experience with troubleshooting industrial systems and preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating contractors and vendors
• Forklift operation experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or technical production environments preferred

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job. description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

This position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.