Director of Facilities / Maintenance

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Position Summary:

The Director of Facilities & Maintenance is responsible for leading all aspects of facility operations and maintenance across the aerospace manufacturing site. This includes the oversight of building infrastructure, production equipment, utilities, and grounds, ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and aerospace industry regulations. The role focuses on strategic asset management, reliability engineering, capital planning, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility & Equipment Management

• Oversee the maintenance and performance of all facility infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and compressed air systems.
• Ensure uptime and optimal operation of all manufacturing equipment and production utilities. Equipment management of presses, furnaces, CNC machines, VARs, grind equipment, manipulators, forklifts, and saws.
• Direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Manage facility expansions, renovations, and new equipment installations in coordination with engineering and operations teams.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Develop and manage long-term facilities and maintenance strategies aligned with plant growth and aerospace quality/compliance standards.
• Lead and mentor a team (50-75 indirect/direct reports) of facility engineers, maintenance supervisors, and skilled trades personnel.
• Create and manage departmental budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and capital expenditure projects.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations including OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and aerospace-specific quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP, AMS2750, FAA).
• Maintain facilities and systems to support cleanroom environments or other specialized manufacturing areas as required by aerospace processes.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and facility condition assessments.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Oversee contracts and relationships with service vendors, contractors, and utility providers.
• Negotiate service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensure accountability for performance and cost.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to align maintenance efforts with operational goals.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of facility or equipment failures affecting production.
• Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery strategies for the facility.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA a plus).
• 10+ years of facilities and maintenance leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role managing large teams and complex facilities.
• Forgings experience preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of building systems, utility infrastructure, and industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry requirements: AS9100, NADCAP, and cleanroom/contamination control.
• Demonstrated success in implementing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), CMMS systems, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Solid project management experience in construction, facility upgrades, and capital improvement planning.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, technical schematics, and building codes.
• Familiarity with EHS, ISO 14001, OSHA, and local regulatory requirements.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• LEED Certification
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.