Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerLilac exists to solve one problem: lithium supply. By engineering scalable lithium extraction technology, we help industries produce lithium faster, cheaper, and cleaner. Our ion exchange technology is rooted in scientific precision and commercial know-how, making lithium supply a non-issue for global electrification. Our materials, engineering, and approach uniquely position us to design and develop commercial projects across various lithium sources. We help lithium producers rapidly and responsibly scale production from brine resources with versatile, cost-effective, and dynamic technology solutions.Lilac is supported by the largest players from the mining and processing industry, as well as significant investment funds. Lilac investors include BMW, SK, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mercuria, Lower Carbon Capital, and MIT's The Engine.Lilac is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a team of mechanical, instrument, and electrical technicians supporting the construction, commissioning, and operation of chemical process equipment for production of ceramic ion exchange beads.What you'll do:Provide hands-on, tactical leadership to a team of maintenance technicians in the commissioning, initial startup, and transition to full operation of a new ion exchange bead manufacturing unit.Implement best practices and work processes such as maintenance procedures, planning & scheduling, work order management, condition monitoring, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.Oversee maintenance activities including testing, inspection, predictive, preventative, and precision maintenance to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.Lead the development of technicians by ensuring effective training and skills assessment to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality inspection, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.Ensure the necessary resources are provided to achieve maintenance and reliability objectives, including tools, materials, and an adequate number of well-trained technicians.Continuously provide maintenance technicians with high quality coaching, feedback, and recognition to foster engaged performance, ongoing growth and development, and highly collaborative teamwork.Coordinate with production and planning resources to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance work.Lead the maintenance safety program by setting high standards, identifying high-risk situations, mitigating risks, performing behavioral safety observations, coaching on safe work practices, and conducting safety meetings.Measure, monitor, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to set and achieve improvement objectives.This is a full-time position based in Fernley, NV. Lilac's Fernley operation is a new and growing facility, and this role includes an opportunity for career growth and advancement.Required Qualifications:Engaging leadership skills and a drive to build an outstanding team and to treat others with integrity, respect, and fairnessLeadership experience in a manufacturing or technical environment and a strong desire to learn, grow, and improve8+ years of maintenance or reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing environmentAAS in an applicable technical field or similar certification. Significant equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degreeOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsMust be capable of frequently/occasionally lifting 50lbs, wearing required PPE, working in tight spaces and at heights, ascending stairs and ladders, frequent walking and standingExcited to work on a small, fast-paced startup team.Compensation & Benefits:Compensation for this role is based on relevant experience, skills, and overall fit for the role. The range provided represents our typical compensation for this position, though actual pay may fall outside this range depending on qualifications.Annual base salary of $115,000 - $150,000 USDDiscretionary bonusStock optionsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401k with pre- and post-tax investing optionsFlexible spendings account/Health savings accountGroup and term lifeFlexible time offPaid holidaysPaid sick leaveEight weeks of paid parental leaveEmployee assistance programMonthly phone stipendDaily catered lunch for on-site employeesThe salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location.EEO Statement:Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.A Note to Third-Party Recruiters At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from non-partnered third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited.