Cryogenics Operations Manager

Position: Cryogenics Operations Manager - 557
Location: Broomfield

We are looking for a highly organized and technically skilled Cryogenics Operations Manager to join our team in Broomfield, CO
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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…