Maintenance Manager - New Fortress Energy : Job Details

The Role:

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to be based on the company's offshore Fast LNG asset 50% of the time. This position also requires them to work 50% at the Mexico City or Houston Office locations. As a company, we are entrepreneurial, fast- moving, and motivated by a desire to change the way that energy and electricity are delivered around the world. We are looking for a motivated, highly experienced individual with shared beliefs and passion to come and help drive the journey.

As the Maintenance Manager, you will be a self-starter with a solution-oriented mentality to help guide our teams towards being a learning organization through defect elimination and continuous improvement.

What you will do:

• Embracing and encouraging a safety culture that results in Zero harm to people, the facility or the Company's reputation.
• Be an integral part of the site leadership and support the development and execution strategies towards world class, safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy for all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems at the LNG facility.
• Schedule and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure the reliability and availability of critical equipment, including compressors, pumps, turbines, heat exchangers, and cryogenic systems.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of maintenance engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Assign responsibilities, track performance, and ensure team members are trained on equipment and safety protocols.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local, national, and international regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Drive adherence to industry best practices and standards, including API, NFPA, OSHA, and ISO.
• Implement safety programs to prevent incidents and manage risk effectively.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance department's budget, including capital and operational expenditures.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to track maintenance activities, asset performance, and equipment downtime.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for unexpected equipment failures or emergencies to minimize operational disruptions.
• Collaborate with other departments to respond effectively to incidents.

What you bring:

• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in the oil and gas or LNG industry, Refineries, or Power Generation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in maintaining cryogenic systems, rotating equipment, and other LNG-specific technologies.
• Proficiency with maintenance planning tools and CMMS software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems in LNG facilities.
• Familiarity with HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and safety management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work offshore 50% of the time on FLNG facilities
• 10+ years of experience at a Supervisory level or higher
• 10+ years' experience with the surveillance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, removal and reinstatement of oil and gas equipment, preferably in LNG or other cryogenic facilities
• 10+ years' hands on experience in a Maintenance discipline
• In depth knowledge regarding safety in the execution of maintenance activities.
• Experience in carrying out predictive maintenance techniques and initial evaluation
• Conversant with best practices for high availability of Power Management and electrical devices, process control devices, and fixed and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity codes and standards for fixed and floating offshore facilities will be a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Knowledge and experience in the development of CMMS Applications and maintaining high levels of compliance to Schedules, high quality execution of work and timely reporting
• Ability to lead and motivate maintenance craft as well as contract maintenance support personnel to create a culture of safety and excellence.

Work Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors & outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
• Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, AED & LNG firefighting.

What we offer:

We offer our employees a generous medical, dental+ vision coverage, 401K (with employer matching up to $10,000), healthcare concierge, wellness reimbursement, free short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

New Fortress Energy is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. NFE considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.