Senior Manager, Maintenance

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. The Company's Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen's CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

This position is responsible for overseeing mechanical and I&E maintenance, maintenance and outage planning and scheduling, reliability, and utilities/environmental systems/site infrastructure. This role involves working collaboratively with the operations team to create and lead a world-class maintenance department.

How will you do it-

• Lead a cross functional team (along with external contractors) with primary responsibility for availability (uptime) of our site equipment and utilities. The team should leverage effective use of the CMMS, predictive and proactive maintenance methods while ensuring site compliance with all PSM, state and federal permits and other regulations at the Dexter Rd location. This role and team also provide support for the New Rd warehouse facility. Ensure all work complies with environmental, health, and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Utilize expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods, Process Safety Management, and Mechanical Integrity to ensure safe and productive operations.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to comply with State/Federal regulations and improve existing company programs. Provide supplemental safety training as needed.
• Collaborate with site leaders and corporate team members to establish maintenance and reliability engineering goals, financial performance targets, and objectives.
• Manage the maintenance budget, including approving maintenance expense and capital spending budgets, ensuring project completion within budget guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and improvements, including developing an equipment life cycle management program.
• Develop schedules and lead annual shutdowns, including detailed budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Develop and maintain the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and CMMS to drive predictive and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Ensure mechanical reliability programs and procedures support plant operations. Direct activities of the site's Reliability team and mechanical integrity program to ensure compliance with all PSM regulations.
• Oversee the operation of all utilities, air pollution control equipment, energy center, boilers, and water treatment systems.
• Manage site storeroom daily activities and spare parts inventory to ensure effective utilization of maintenance activities.
• Define maintenance policies and processes to drive maximum efficiency of equipment, production lines, and facilities.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., PM on-time completion, schedule compliance, planning accuracy) and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on these metrics.
• Approve, oversee, and monitor maintenance contractors.
• Lead, influence, build, and develop diverse and cross-functional teams across various experience levels and skill sets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Utilize effective leadership to maximize employee productivity and contributions across the site.
• Train and develop staff to provide management depth and skill base for a safe, well-maintained production facility. Recognize successful efforts to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve work processes.
• Directly manage the Maintenance Supervisors of Mechanical and I&E Maintenance, Maintenance Scheduling and Outage Planning, Reliability, and Utilities/Environmental Systems/Site Infrastructure, and other key department leaders.
• Provide strategic guidance and coaching to maintenance supervisors and team members, identifying development opportunities and overseeing the department's career path and succession planning.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure field staff are properly trained and equipped for their roles, promoting high productivity, work quality, and safety in daily operations.
• Hold the department accountable to high-performance standards, ensuring all work aligns with the company's long-term goals and operational targets.
• Play an active role in staff selection, promotions, and performance management, ensuring fair and consistent application of human resources policies.

Why you are right for the job-

• Comprehensive understanding of life safety standards and work permitting.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of chemical plant manufacturing experience
• Proven experience with CMMS systems and the ability to track, manage, and optimize maintenance workflows.
• Proficiency in project coordination, preventative maintenance programming, and management.
• Well-versed in plant maintenance standards, engineering and project standards, Process Safety Management, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), environmental compliance standards, Quality Process Management, Management of Change, budget preparation, and project management.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Proven experience with TPM and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to ensure accurate tracking of maintenance activities and optimize the maintenance workflow.
• Utility experience including boilers, water treatment systems, energy centers, and air pollution control equipment.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Project Management Software, CMMS.

Preferred Requirements:

• OSHA, PSM, RCRA, HAZWOPER certification, and certification in a facility trade.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and maintenance.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

What to expect-

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals that may require the use of a respirator
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must be able occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world's toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker's Compensation.