Overview
IperionX is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team at IperionX’s Titanium Manufacturing Campus in the Southern Virginia Technology Park. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a skilled team of maintenance professionals to support 24/7 operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce equipment downtime, and owning a proactive maintenance program aligned with Lean Total Productive Maintenance principles. You will oversee budgeting, safety, and compliance programs, while leading root cause analysis, managing capital projects, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize equipment performance, reliability, and throughput across the facility.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead team of maintenance millwrights and electricians supporting 24/7 operations
- Continuously improve maintenance programs to minimize downtime and increase reliability
- Own and execute the preventive maintenance program (Lean TPM)
- Manage maintenance budget and resource planning
- Champion a strong safety culture through hazard assessments, reporting, and safety engagement
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures
- Manage calibration schedules and records in compliance with ISO 9001
- Identify and resolve equipment bottlenecks to improve throughput
- Serve as project manager for equipment installations and upgrades
- Oversee contractors supporting maintenance and installations
- Manage vendor relationships and service agreements with equipment suppliers
- Establish and audit maintenance quality standards and performance expectations
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM), including management of change and control of bypasses
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across production and support teams
- Contribute to site 6S and Kaizen initiatives
- Participate in HAZOPs, PHAs, FMEAs, and JHAs as required
- Promote a positive, collaborative work environment
- Partner with R&D and Process Engineering on future manufacturing initiatives
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams (millwrights, electricians, or technicians)
- Demonstrated experience supporting 24/7 production operations
- Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs (TPM or similar)
- Experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for equipment failures
- Knowledge of safety programs, including hazard assessments, incident reporting, and safety engagement practices
- Experience managing maintenance budgets and resources
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements, including calibration tracking and documentation
- Proven ability to manage contractors and coordinate external service providers
- Strong project management experience for equipment installation, upgrades, or improvements
- Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), including management of change (MOC)
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, metals processing, or additive manufacturing environments
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM certification (or equivalent continuous improvement experience)
- Experience identifying and resolving production bottlenecks and improving equipment throughput
- Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or predictive maintenance technologies
- Experience participating in HAZOP, PHA, FMEA, or JHA processes
- Strong experience collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams
- Experience managing vendor contracts and negotiating service agreements
- Knowledge of 6S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning and tracking
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development, accountability, and performance standards in a high-growth environment
About IperionX
Titanium metal is prized for its strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. These properties are ideal for applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Titanium’s problem is its high cost. The standard way to produce titanium metal, the Kroll process, was invented over 70 years ago, is complex, energy intensive, and expensive. IperionX has revolutionary technology to produce titanium metal at significantly lower energy, cost and carbon emissions. Our goal is to fundamentally transform the titanium industry. We are currently scaling production at our Virginia Titanium Manufacturing Campus, comprising the Titanium Production Facility and the Advanced Manufacturing Center. Additional information about IperionX can be found on our corporate website (www.iperionx.com).
Benefits:
- Industry-leading medical, dental and vision insurance benefits
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Paid time off
- Competitive pay and strong opportunity for career growth
IperionX is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To meet export control compliance requirements, applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (including a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident/green card holder, or a protected individual such as an asylee or refugee).
Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 701, IperionX maintains and mandates a zero-tolerance drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to urinalysis drug screening upon receipt of an offer and must successfully pass before beginning work with IperionX.
Please note that the salary range listed above is a general guideline. Salaries will depend on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and market and business factors.
Prior to employment, IperionX will conduct applicable background checks, pre-employment drug screening, and any required physical testing.
Pay: $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
Are you currently subject to any agreement (e.g., non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality, or other restriction) that may limit your ability to perform the role for which you are applying?
(Yes / No)
I agree that I will not disclose or use, during the application and interview process or if employed by IperionX, any confidential or proprietary information of any current or former employer or other third party.
Please copy and paste the appropriate response:
Yes, I agree. OR
No, I do not agree and I understand that not agreeing to this requirement withdraws me from consideration for this role.
Will you now, or in the future, require employer sponsorship for employment authorization (for example, an H-1B or similar visa/work permit) to work in the United States?
(Yes / No)
Export Control regulations require certain IperionX roles to be filled by “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (including a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident/green card holder, or a protected individual such as an asylee or refugee). Do you currently meet this requirement?
(Yes / No)
Are you currently, or have you ever been, excluded, debarred, suspended, or otherwise declared ineligible by any United States federal department/agency or from any United States federal procurement program?
(Yes / No)
Terms and Conditions:
All application information must be truthful, accurate, and complete; false or incomplete details may result in disqualification or termination.
IperionX may require background checks or other job-related screenings (e.g., criminal history, employment/education verification, drug or physical testing) in accordance with applicable law. Additional details will be provided as needed.
Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either you or IperionX may end employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless stated in a signed agreement.
If hired, you agree to follow company policies, including export control and information security requirements, and may need to sign confidentiality or proprietary information agreements.
Type “Yes” to confirm you have read, understand, and agree to these terms.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Industrial or Manufacturing Maintenance Leadership: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Boston, VA 24592 (Required)
Work Location: In person
