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Estes Energetics · 3 weeks ago

Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Pueblo, CO

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

7+ years exp

Estes Energetics is an American manufacturer specializing in black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. The Facilities Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of production and support infrastructure, overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for complex process equipment and facility systems.

AerospaceChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure facility equipment, utilities, and machinery remain in optimal condition

Lead and schedule maintenance technicians performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation tasks

Establish maintenance performance metrics (downtime, MTBF, maintenance backlog) and implement continuous improvement targets

Manage maintenance documentation, records, and work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Oversee and preform repair and calibration of mixers, presses, curing ovens, hoists, and other process equipment

Program and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems interfacing with gauges, sensors, and safety interlocks

Diagnose and maintain electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems supporting manufacturing lines and environmental controls

Support control system integration and process automation improvements in cooperation with Engineering

Maintain facility utilities including compressed air, nitrogen, vacuum, HVAC, and electrical distribution

Enforce compliance with explosive safety, electrical, and pressure system standards (NFPA, OSHA 1910, DoD, and ASME codes)

Maintain records of inspections, calibrations, and PMs in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and site quality management systems

Support safety audits, incident investigations, and system risk assessments for hazardous duty areas

Supervise maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors; manage scheduling, training, and performance

Prepare maintenance budgets and support capital equipment planning

Provide technical mentorship to technicians on electrical schematics, PLC logic, and mechanical systems

Coordinate with engineering teams on process changes, equipment installations, and facility expansions

Promote a culture of proactive maintenance and safety-first behavior across all maintenance operations

Qualification

Preventive maintenance programPLC programmingMechanical systems expertiseLeadership skillsCMMS toolsEnergetic material handlingElectrical schematics interpretationTeam-oriented environmentSafety protocolsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilities

Required

Knowledge of energetic material handling and hazardous production operations

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams

Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial electrical systems

Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and integration with control systems

7 to 10 years of progressive maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

5 years in a supervisory or lead maintenance role

Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance approaches using CMMS tools

Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities in a team-oriented environment

Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and construction blueprints

Strong communication and documentation skills with focus on safety, reliability, and compliance

Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including: Be 21 years of age or older, Pass pre-employment drug test, Pass State and Federal background checks