Equipment Maintenance Manager

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!  In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team that keeps our manufacturing and factory build operations running safely and reliably. This role reports into our Senior Maintenance Manager. As part of our Factory Operations team, you will build and lead a team of maintenance technicians, own preventative and corrective maintenance programs, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and EHS teams to maximize equipment uptime. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management - Own the preventative and predictive maintenance program, including PM schedules, spare parts strategy, and CMMS data quality - Drive troubleshooting, repair, and root cause analysis on mechanical, electrical, and controls issues in manufacturing equipment - Plan and oversee installation and commissioning of new and retrofit equipment in partnership with Engineering - Establish and track maintenance KPIs (uptime, MTBF/MTTR, PM compliance, backlog) and report them to leadership - Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing LOTO and other safety standards, and partnering with EHS - Manage maintenance budgets, vendors, and contractors, and prioritize work orders against production needs - Build maintenance procedures and documentation that scale as the factory grows WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 7+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing equipment maintenance, including 2+ years leading a maintenance team - Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills, with the ability to read and work from schematics - Hands-on experience running a CMMS and building PM programs - Proven root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills (e.g., 5-Why, FMEA, Reliability-Centered Maintenance) - Strong safety mindset, with working knowledge of LOTO, OSHA, and electrical safety standards - Clear communication and the ab