General Motors

Mechanical Engineer

General Motors$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Maximo or similar maintenance management systems
  • Strong understanding of fixed asset lifecycle management and compliance
  • Experience in data analysis and KPI reporting
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve Maximo-related issues
  • Familiarity with SharePoint and data management tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead Maximo administration and maintain the integrity of the database
  • Monitor preventive maintenance (PM) completion and support timely escalations
  • Champion fixed asset disposal and reuse processes for compliance
  • Prepare monthly reports on PM and maintenance performance metrics
  • Facilitate governance meetings and present relevant data to cross-functional teams
  • Administer and support asset management SharePoint sites
  • Collaborate with data tool owners to ensure maintenance tools are functional

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary

The Maximo Local Business Administrator (LBA) & Fixed Asset Coordinator is the site subject-matter expert for Maximo and related maintenance data tools at Spring Hill. The role owns the integrity of the Maximo asset and PM database, leads sitewide configuration and reporting, and coordinates fixed-asset lifecycle activities (AD/RFR/ARS) to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across all buildings at the complex.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maximo Administration & Site Maintenance Leadership
  • Serve as Local Business Administrator & Site Maintenance Lead for Spring Hill Manufacturing, with baseline proficiency in Maximo/MAS, Maxis, METL, DCC and related maintenance systems.
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Spring Hill Assembly Maximo database, including configuration, data quality, and MXLoader-based bulk updates in support of maintenance and launch activities.
  • Monitor monthly PM completion and support departments using Maximo Start Centers and escalations so safety, PDM, and other critical PMs are completed on time.
  • Act as site SME and daily resource for Maximo-related problem solving (safety, quality, CI, cost), including troubleshooting work orders, PMs, and asset records.
  • Coach departments on the effective use of tablets, Maxis, Maximo, METL, DLA, Predictive, DCC and related hardware/software to drive efficient maintenance execution and data capture.
2. Fixed Asset Management & Compliance
  • Use and champion Asset Disposal (AD) and Request for Reuse (RFR) templates and processes to ensure proper fixed asset control and environmental compliance.
  • Perform and document AD approvals and AD Log updates for plant assets using Spring Hill Assets SharePoint, ARS, and related corporate tools.
  • Complete monthly ARS extracts and quarterly white papers that reconcile Maximo assets, ARS records, and corporate fixed asset reporting for the site.
  • Compare and improve Maximo brass tag data against the Corporate Master Asset List (room/zone/station/post) to maintain audit-ready asset records and support future API audits.
3. Preventive Maintenance, Reliability & KPI Reporting
  • Prepare and distribute monthly PM/EM/CM end-of-month summaries, backlog reports, and KPI rollups (e.g., RBA/LBA data, safety PM completion) across the site using GBS and Maximo data extracts.
  • Maintain and improve PM Scrubbing Optimization trackers and charts, including department-level xlookup files and MXLoader updates to optimize PM content and frequency.
  • Perform routine spot checks of PM/CM/EM and project backlog to confirm escalations and reports are working as intended prior to GBS distributions.
  • Support safety element owners by maintaining strong linkage between SHE 4.6 inspection/PM inventories and Maximo work orders so that safety PM completion is visible and controlled in the system.
4. Governance, Training & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Maintain and review standardized work (STS) and baseline knowledge for the Site Maintenance Lead - Maximo LBA role, updating annually or as needed.
  • Facilitate or participate in site governance forums including JSTSM meetings, SOT safety observation tours in maintenance, CAP reviews, and ME huddles, bringing Maximo and asset data as needed.
  • Prepare and present LBA / Maximo data in Maintenance Managers', Maintenance Planners', and other cross-functional meetings, highlighting PM compliance, backlog, safety PM status, and optimization opportunities.
  • Participate in Maximo LBA SHA workshops and GM RBA/LBA meetings, ensuring Spring Hill is aligned with global standards, security practices, and best-in-class Maximo usage.
5. Data Tools, SharePoint & Support Systems
  • Administer and support Spring Hill Asset and Maintenance SharePoint sites, including asset lists, PM optimization files, and maintenance charts used by the site.
  • Coordinate with Tablet & Maximo Data Tools owners to ensure Maximo MAS links, tablet deployments, and data tools are maintained for both Assembly (1536) and Propulsion (5215).
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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1908
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