We are looking for a highly organized and technically skilled Cryogenics Operations Manager to join our team in Broomfield, CO.
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Cryogenics Operations Manager to lead and optimize our cryogenic operations, with a primary focus on helium delivery, system uptime, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, organizational excellence, and clear communication skills, who thrives in technically demanding and fast-paced environments.
This role is responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure reliability through cross-functional collaboration, proactive performance management, and strategic alignment with internal customer needs and supply-demand forecasts. The successful candidate will bring a solid technical foundation, proven experience in facilities or operations management, and the ability to effectively balance strategic planning and day-to-day operations. They will lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Helium Delivery Management: Oversee timely and accurate helium deliveries to support mission-critical cryogenic infrastructure, ensuring continuous system uptime. Maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as operational needs arise.
- Preventative Maintenance Oversight: Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the Preventative Maintenance (PM) structure for all cryogenic equipment and systems.
- Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, mentor, and evaluate cryogenic technicians, engineers and support staff; ensure adherence to established procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Internal Customer Support: Serve as the key liaison for internal stakeholders; respond to cryogenic system needs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high service levels.
- Supply & Demand Coordination: Lead supply demand planning. Actively participate in regular planning meetings; align cryogenic delivery schedules with forecasted demand and operational priorities.
- System Monitoring & Reporting: Track cryogenic system performance metrics, identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, analyze trends, and escalate issues to engineering or leadership.
- Training & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all team members receive ongoing training in standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and emergency response protocols.
- Incident & Downtime Response: Lead rapid response and resolution efforts for system failures, operational anomalies, or unplanned outages to restore service and minimize disruption.
- Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of cryogenic gas levels, deliveries, usage, and inventory thresholds.
- Collaboration with Engineering: partner with engineering teams on system upgrades, retrofits, and process improvements. Manage end-to-end project coordination—from R&D concepts through full operational implementation.
- Operations Oversight: Oversee day-to-day cryogenic operations across U.S. facilities, ensuring consistent performance, operational efficiency, and alignment with the company standards and objectives.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising systems in high-reliability environments, including 2+ years of hands-on experience with gas processing and delivery infrastructure.
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Master’s degree in a STEM or related technical field.
- Experience managing production or technical operations environments, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of production systems such as compressors, pumps, and storage tanks.
- Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, reliability, and asset management.
- Proven ability to work effectively with supply chain, engineering, and operations teams.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience leading technical teams and supporting project execution.
- Proficiency with design or engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation.
- Strong grasp of engineering principles and manufacturing or construction processes.
- Ability to analyze complex systems and drive process improvements.
- Familiarity with OSHA, EHS standards, and local building or fire codes.
- Experience training technical or operations staff.
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems, telemetry, or remote monitoring platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools (e.g., MS Project, SolidWorks).
- Resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate operational challenges.
- Certification or training in industrial gas handling or pressure system safety (preferred).
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$123,000 - $145,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $123,000 – $145,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
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What is in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
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