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 prov