Reliability Manager

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. 

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. 

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. 

We are looking for a Reliability Manager – Manufacturing Facilities   to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Facilities and based in Newark, DE.  This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability & Asset Management Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy for all facility assets, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Establish maintenance programs that maximize equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle performance while minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Lead failure analysis activities including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and corrective action implementation.
• Develop criticality assessments for facility assets and establish maintenance plans aligned with business risk and operational requirements.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies and condition-based monitoring tools to optimize asset performance.
• Create long-term reliability roadmaps for HVAC, process utilities, electrical distribution systems, compressed air systems, water treatment systems, and building infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Reliability Excellence methodologies.

CMMS Implementation & Maintenance Excellence

• Lead the implementation, launch, optimization, and ongoing administration of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Establish maintenance workflows, work order management processes, preventive maintenance programs, asset hierarchies, and equipment master data.
• Develop KPI dashboards and reliability metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of maintenance records, asset histories, spare parts inventories, and equipment documentation.
• Utilize CMMS analytics to identify recurring failures, maintenance trends, equipment reliability concerns, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Drive work management excellence through effective planning, scheduling, backlog management, and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators including:
  • Planned vs. unplanned maintenance
  • PM compliance
  • Work order completion rates
  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
  • Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Maintenance cost per asset
  • Contractor performance metrics
  • Facility uptime and availability

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with maintenance contractors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and key suppliers.
• Manage annual facilities maintenance budgets, capital projects, and service contracts to ensure cost-effective execution.
• Conduct regular contractor performance reviews utilizing KPI-based scorecards and service-level agreements.
• Ensure all contractors comply with Bloom's safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards.
• Coordinate major maintenance outages, shutdowns, infrastructure upgrades, and capital improvement projects utilizing internal and external resources.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and develop a highly skilled facilities and maintenance organization capable of supporting a complex manufacturing environment.
• Utilize structured talent management methodologies including:
  • Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
  • Performance management frameworks
  • Succession planning
  • Skills assessments and competency matrices
  • Workforce development planning
  • Leadership coaching and mentoring programs
• Create a culture focused on accountability, ownership, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide routine coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training programs focused on technical proficiency, reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and leadership development.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure organizational capability aligns with current and future business requirements.
• Foster employee engagement and retention through collaborative leadership and recognition programs.

Skills and Experience:   

•  B.S. in Engineering or relevant experience in Facilities
• Minimum 5 yrs relevant
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in leading a team and talent management.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve mechanical and electrical problems.
• Proven ability to successfully manage a team with multiple projects to meet deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is  required, new system implementation/launch experience preferred
• Able to work efficiently with cross functional team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and active listening).
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Power Point, Excel, and Word.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (e.g., 4–12 hours)
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, or twist
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders if required
• Lift/carry 25–50 lbs
• Push/pull equipment or carts
• Use team lift for heavier loads
• Use hands/fingers to operate machinery, tools, or computers
• Handle small components or fine motor tasks
• Visual acuity for inspection or reading materials
• Ability to distinguish colors or small details
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively
• Ability to work safely in noisy environments
• Work in manufacturing/warehouse setting
• Work in office/computer-focused environment
• Work outdoors/in field conditions
• Demonstrates competency in written and verbal English communications to understand safety protocols, hazard communications, and standard operational procedures (SOPs) required to ensure the safety of the employee and others on the manufacturing floor.
• Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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