Manager I, Maintenance Reliability Engineering

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

The Manager I, Maintenance Reliability Engineering, plays a critical role in scaling Electra’s core technology by leading maintenance activities and driving system reliability across the plant. This role manages a team of technicians and ensures that equipment performance supports production goals during commissioning and scale-up. 

Work assignments are predetermined, process-driven, and subject to a moderate level of control and review. The Manager directs reports based on established policies and procedures, applying a basic understanding of the business and operating environment to guide decisions, priorities, and workflows. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing structure while remaining agile in a fast-growing operation. 

Responsibilities include:

• Design and lead reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical assets and systems 
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and implement long-term corrective actions 
• Track metrics such as MTTR, MTBF, and system uptime to identify trends and inform planning 
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs using CMMS platforms 
• Create clear task flows and SOPs aligned to reliability best practices 
• Provide technical and operational direction to maintenance technicians 
• Assign and review work based on established standards and policies 
• Lead daily toolbox talks, team planning meetings, and performance check-ins 
• Support workforce development through coaching, training, and skill assessments 
• Collaborate with the Engineering team on new system installation, commissioning, and early-stage troubleshooting 
• Provide input on design-for-maintainability and serviceability during system selection 
• Help optimize maintenance documentation, tracking, and reporting processes 
• Ensure work is executed in alignment with site safety and compliance standards 
• Interface with EHS team to support training, audits, and incident response 
• Participate in cross-functional planning related to operations and infrastructure readiness 

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline 
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering within an industrial setting (excluding internships, co-ops, and other school projects) 
• 1+ years of prior supervisory experience managing technicians 
• Background in metals/mining, chemical processing, or manufacturing industries 
• Demonstrated ability to work within structured assignment frameworks and process controls 
• Effective communicator and team leader, capable of enforcing procedures while promoting collaboration 
• Prior experience in scaling operations and commissioning new facilities or equipment 
• Reliability certification (e.g., CRL, CMRP) or formal training in RCM/FMEA 
• Familiarity with industrial systems, pumps, motors, instrumentation, and control loops 
• Ability to manage predetermined, process-driven assignments subject to a moderate level of review and control 
• Provides direction to subordinates based on knowledge of established policies and procedures 
• Basic understanding of business and operating environments 
• Executes specified rout