Preventive Maintenance Program Manager

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, procedures, and programs using reliability engineering methodologies such as RCM, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and criticality ranking, aligned with manufacturer guidelines, historical failure data, operational needs, and Texas regulatory standards.
• Administer and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to automate, track, and report on preventive/predictive work orders, tasks, calendars, reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, failure rates, PM effectiveness), and program performance.
• Lead reliability-focused analysis of maintenance data, KPIs, trends, and failure history to optimize PM frequencies, eliminate redundant tasks, prioritize high-risk assets, and recommend shifts to condition-based or predictive strategies.
• Conduct or facilitate root cause analyses (RCA) for recurring failures and implement corrective actions to refine the preventive maintenance program and prevent repeat issues.
• Integrate predictive maintenance tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, IoT/condition monitoring) into the program, collaborating with reliability engineering resources (internal or external) to transition from time-based to reliability-centered approaches.
• Coordinate with operations, production, engineering, and reliability teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal operational disruption while maximizing asset uptime and reliability in Texas's demanding environments.
• Supervise, train, and lead preventive maintenance technicians/coordinators; foster a culture of reliability excellence through training on best practices, RCM principles, and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage preventive/predictive maintenance budgets, forecast needs, control costs, and justify investments in reliability improvements or asset replacements based on life-cycle cost analysis.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and other relevant standards, while promoting safety and environmental stewardship.
• Perform regular program audits, reliability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., PM optimization/PMO) to evolve the program toward world-class reliability performance.
• Serve as the key liaison for reliability-related reporting, audits, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder updates on program impact.
• Stay current on reliability engineering advancements, RCM best practices, predictive technologies, and Texas-specific industry requirements.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Reliability), Facilities Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in maintenance planning, preventive/predictive program management, or reliability roles, with 2–3+ years in supervisory/program leadership.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, including RCM, FMEA, RCA, predictive maintenance techniques, and asset criticality analysis.
• Proven track record developing and optimizing preventive maintenance programs that incorporate reliability strategies to reduce downtime and costs.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI for reliability metrics).
• Valid Texas driver's license (or ability to obtain) and insurable driving record, if applicable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Certification such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), or similar reliability-focused credentials.
• Hands-on experience implementing RCM or reliability-centered programs in Texas industries (e.g., manufacturing, oil/gas support, utilities, higher education facilities).
• Familiarity with predictive tools and integration into PM programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills, advantageous in diverse Texas settings.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Combination of office-based planning/analysis and field work in industrial/facility settings (noise, dust, Texas weather variations).
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder climbing, or confined space access for assessments.
• Hybrid/remote flexibility possible for data/analysis portions.

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