Job Description SummaryThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance department to ensure maximum equipment availability, facility safety, and operational efficiency. This role oversees a team of maintenance engineers and technicians, manages the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, controls the maintenance budget, leads site CapEx spend, and drives reliability improvements. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Working with Aero Alliance. Aero Alliance is a joint venture between GE Vernova and Baker Hughes, specializing in the repair and remanufacturing of channel-owned industrial gas turbine engines — including the LM 2500, LM 6000, and LMS series. With approximately 400 employees operating across two shifts on a large industrial campus, our work spans the full engine lifecycle: disassembly, analysis, component repair, functional testing, and return to service.
This is precision, high-stakes industrial work — and the team behind it demands leadership that matches that standard.
Job DescriptionEssential Duties & Responsibilities:
People Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of two maintenance engineers — one currently on staff overseeing the test cell, one to be hired — setting the standard for technical rigor, accountability, and continuous growth
- Serve as a genuine people leader: someone who can develop talent at different career stages, hold a high bar, and bring out the best in individuals through coaching and clear expectations
- Build a team culture grounded in safety, shop floor ownership, and professional excellence
Vendor and Contractor Management
- Negotiate and manage relationships with external contractors, equipment OEMs, and material suppliers to ensure responsiveness, quality, and cost efficiency
Safety and Compliance
- Champion a Safety First culture across all maintenance activities, ensuring full compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety and environmental policies Set and sustain the standard for how maintenance and safety coexist on a high-activity industrial campus
Financial and CapEx Stewardship
- Build and manage the annual maintenance budget, covering labor, spare parts inventory, outsourced services, and capital expenditures Lead site CapEx planning and project execution — from equipment installations to facility infrastructure improvements — on time and within budget
Standards Development
- Partner with the engineering group to create and maintain equipment standards across the manufacturing and repair process — a foundational gap that this role is specifically charged with closing Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs that reduce unplanned downtime and extend critical equipment life
Day-to-Day Maintenance Operations
- Oversee maintenance for all shop floor equipment, including hydraulic stands, Danabat grinding equipment, and shank balancing equipment Manage unplanned equipment failures with urgency; lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and reduce downtime Balance tactical daily repairs with long-range reliability planning — this role demands both, every day
Test Cell Modernization
- Partner closely with the existing maintenance engineer who is project managing a significant test cell renovation to define best-in-class maintenance practices for a complex, double-bay gas turbine test cell Help determine what a high-performing, well-maintained test cell looks like for this environment — one that tests multiple configurations of the LM 2500 and LM 6000 — and bring the strategic structure and execution discipline needed to move that project forward This is the highest-visibility challenge on campus and will require both technical judgment and strong leadership presence
Five-Year Maintenance Vision and Strategic Planning
- Assess the current state of aging equipment and infrastructure across the campus and develop a clear, prioritized roadmap for what needs to be upgraded or replaced Build and implement TPM and OEE programs from the ground up, establishing the standards and practices this site needs to operate at the level it is capable of Track and improve key performance indicators including MTBF, MTTR, and OEE — and convert that data into meaningful operational decisions
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or equivalent work experience in industrial maintenance leadership.
- 5–10 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and MS Office suite.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget tracking and cost-benefit analysis.
- Proven ability to lead, influence, and manage cross-functional teams in a high-pressure environment.
- In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and safety/environmental compliance.
Desired Characteristics:
- Able to read and interpret service repair manuals and technical publications to determine work procedures.
- Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience developing TPM, OEE programs
- Direct experience managing shop floor personnel and contractors in a repair shop setting.
- Strong background in managing large-scale capital investment projects.
- Able to balance urgent, daily repairs with long-term reliability planning.
- Able to explain technical maintenance issues to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Executive Leadership).
- Able to make high-stakes decisions under pressure during equipment outages.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: ineligible.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 02, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
