Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Plant Reliability & Projects serves as a key operational and technical leader responsible for improving plant reliability, strengthening work management processes, and supporting execution of site projects at the Northeast Energy Center. This role is intended for a hands-on leader who can bridge plant operations, maintenance, reliability, and project execution while helping drive better organization, accountability, and follow-through across the site.

This position will focus on asset reliability, maintenance and PM strategy, CMMS/work management improvement, contractor coordination, outage and project support, and long-term plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong industrial leadership experience, sound judgment, technical credibility, and the ability to improve systems and execution in a practical way.

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days onsite presence to support plant priorities, major projects, outages, vendor coordination, and critical operational needs, while also allowing flexibility for planning, analysis, reporting, and project coordination work to be performed offsite when appropriate.

Core Responsibilities

Plant Reliability and Asset Performance

Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance across the facility

Identify reliability risks, recurring failures, and maintenance gaps, and develop practical corrective actions
Support root cause analysis and follow-through for equipment and operational issues affecting plant performance
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve system readiness, PM effectiveness, and overall reliability
Help prioritize reliability improvements that reduce downtime and strengthen plant performance

CMMS and Work Management Leadership

Lead improvement and ongoing optimization of the site CMMS and work management processes
Help establish stronger discipline around work order flow, PM structure, asset data, inventory coordination, and documentation
Improve planning, scheduling, and visibility into maintenance and project work across the site
Partner with site leadership to ensure the CMMS supports maintenance execution, asset strategy, and reporting needs
Drive practical use of systems and processes to improve accountability, follow-through, and operational efficiency

Projects and Execution Support

Lead and support site projects from planning through execution, including scope development, scheduling, contractor coordination, tracking, and closeout
Support capital projects, plant modifications, equipment upgrades, and outage-related work
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to help ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with site priorities
Track milestones, risks, open items, and action plans, and help ensure issues are addressed in a timely way
Provide practical, operations-focused support to help move projects from concept through implementation

Vendor, Contractor, and Team Coordination (could be managed by Site Operations Manager)

Support coordination and management of vendors and contractors tied to plant reliability, maintenance, and project work

Help ensure vendors understand site requirements, schedules, and expectations before work begins
Partner closely with internal leadership to align contractor work and project activity with plant needs
Provide oversight and direction to supporting project or operations personnel, including Jared, as assigned
Help create clear ownership, priorities, and follow-through across reliability and project-related workstreams

Maintenance Strategy and Operational Support

Support development and improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Help align maintenance planning with business priorities, outage needs, and long-term asset health
Support transition of systems and projects into sustained operations, including documentation, turnover, and readiness planning
Work with plant leadership to improve coordination between engineering, maintenance, and operations
Serve as a senior resource for troubleshooting, planning, and execution support across a wide range of plant issues and initiatives

Safety, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

Reinforce safe work execution and sound operational practices across maintenance and project activities
Support investigations, corrective actions, and improvement efforts related to plant events, equipment failures, and operational risks
Help ensure reliability and project activities are carried out in accordance with site procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, systems, and execution across the site
Bring a practical, hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to improving plant performance

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations, Business
Equivalent military, industrial, or plant leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience:

8+ years of progressive experience in power generation, industrial operations, maintenance and reliability, plant engineering, energy infrastructure, or similar high-consequence environments
Demonstrated experience in plant reliability, maintenance strategy, capital or outage execution, and cross-functional operational support
Experience leading work management improvement, CMMS implementation/optimization, or maintenance process improvement strongly preferred
Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and project execution in an operating plant environment preferred
Prior leadership experience with direct reports or informal team leadership preferred

Technical and Professional Competencies

Strong knowledge of plant reliability, maintenance planning, and asset lifecycle performance
Experience with CMMS platforms and work management process improvement
Strong project coordination and execution capability
Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Strong communication and leadership presence
Ability to balance technical, operational, and business priorities
Strong organizational skills and follow-through
Comfortable operating in both field and strategic planning environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance/project tracking tools

Working Environment

Hybrid role with regular onsite presence (3 days per week) at the NEC facility in Charlton, Massachusetts
Requires field engagement with plant systems, maintenance teams, contractors, and active project work
Periodic extended hours may be required during outages, major projects, startup activities, or emergent plant needs

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in LNG, gas processing, or cryogenic plant operations.
• Strong background in design engineering, project management, and process safety.
• Demonstrated success leading technical projects from conception to completion.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Technical and Professional Competencies

· Deep understanding of cryogenic and thermodynamic principles governing LNG systems.

· Expertise with P&IDs, control logic, and process automation platforms (DCS/PLC/SCADA).

· Working knowledge of pressure relief systems, rotating equipment, and process instrumentation.

· Proficiency in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, PIPE-FLO, AFT Arrow/Fathom, or Aspen HYSYS.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing abilities.

· Collaborative leadership style with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Northeast Energy Center offers a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, and ongoing professional development.

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