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Senior level maintenance group leader jobs place experienced professionals in charge of maintenance strategy, team performance, and the operational outcomes that keep facilities running at scale. Openings are predominantly on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Medical Devices, with employers like University of Rochester, Patel, Greene & Associates, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Argonne National Laboratory’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE) Division invites applications for a Group Leader to lead the Separation Sciences (SS) Group within the Actinide, Geosciences, and Separation Sciences (AGSS) Theme.
This position offers the opportunity to shape a fundamental research program, support the growth and development of a talented scientific team, and advance molecular-level understanding of chemical separations. Reporting to the AGSS Theme Lead, the Group Leader will combine scientific contributions with responsibility for staff, facilities, projects, budgets, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement.
We welcome candidates who bring scientific vision, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging research environment.
About the Separation Sciences Group
The SS Group conducts fundamental, hypothesis-driven experimental and computational research to reveal the mechanisms and molecular-level phenomena underlying chemical separation processes. Its research aligns with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES) Separation Science program.
The group seeks foundational knowledge that enables the prediction and control of chemical and physical mass transport and phase separation. This includes understanding the kinetics, thermodynamics, and interfacial dynamics of these processes across multiple length and time scales—from quantum interactions to macroscopic phenomena. Rather than directly optimizing performance metrics such as selectivity, capacity, throughput, durability, or energy input, the group focuses on the molecular-level understanding that underpins those outcomes.
Current research priorities include:
- Kinetics and chemical conversions
- Interfacial dynamics
- Cooperative chemical interactions that overcome thermodynamic limits
- Underexplored physical driving forces for separation
- Emerging separation science for energy-relevant streams, including critical minerals and materials and industrial gases and liquid
- The use of artificial intelligence, including superintelligence (SI), to gain fundamental insight into separation mechanisms
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership and Program Development:
- Shape and execute the SS Group’s research strategy in alignment with CSE Division and AGSS Theme priorities
- Lead and contribute to world-leading, hypothesis-driven research that advances mechanistic and molecular-level understanding of separation processes
- Sustain a strong fundamental research program while expanding capabilities in emerging areas, including critical minerals and materials separations and AI-enabled mechanistic insight
- Develop competitive research proposals, secure external funding, and communicate scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Build productive relationships with DOE sponsors and program managers, and develop partnerships with universities, industry, and other laboratories
People and Operational Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop group staff, supporting scientific excellence, career growth, and collaborative engagement
- Oversee research execution, budgets, facilities, and resource planning to support current programs and long-term growth
- Work closely with the AGSS Theme Lead and CSE leadership to align capabilities, investments, and program development with strategic priorities
- Foster a culture of safety, security, compliance, accountability, and inclusion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or engineering—or equivalent qualifications—and at least seven years of research experience, including experience leading Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage fundamental research programs, staff, and resources
- Deep expertise in separation science, with a record of hypothesis-driven research that delivers mechanistic, molecular-level understanding of separation processes or phenomena
- Extensive experience preparing and defending competitive research proposals and preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of physical, inorganic, solution, and interfacial chemistry, including the kinetics, thermodynamics, and interfacial dynamics governing mass transport and phase separation
- Experience integrating experimental, computational, and/or AI approaches to address fundamental scientific questions
- Demonstrated ability to formulate, plan, prioritize, and execute innovative research
- Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to staff development
- Ability to acquire and apply a working knowledge of DOE and Argonne policies, rules, and regulations
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Summary of Research Highlights
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Chemistry Leader 1
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $148,125.00 - $231,075.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
INTRODUCTION
Argonne National Laboratory’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE) Division invites applications for a Group Leader to lead the Separation Sciences (SS) Group within the Actinide, Geosciences, and Separation Sciences (AGSS) Theme.
This position offers the opportunity to shape a fundamental research program, support the growth and development of a talented scientific team, and advance molecular-level understanding of chemical separations. Reporting to the AGSS Theme Lead, the Group Leader will combine scientific contributions with responsibility for staff, facilities, projects, budgets, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement.
We welcome candidates who bring scientific vision, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging research environment.
About the Separation Sciences Group
The SS Group conducts fundamental, hypothesis-driven experimental and computational research to reveal the mechanisms and molecular-level phenomena underlying chemical separation processes. Its research aligns with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES) Separation Science program.
The group seeks foundational knowledge that enables the prediction and control of chemical and physical mass transport and phase separation. This includes understanding the kinetics, thermodynamics, and interfacial dynamics of these processes across multiple length and time scales—from quantum interactions to macroscopic phenomena. Rather than directly optimizing performance metrics such as selectivity, capacity, throughput, durability, or energy input, the group focuses on the molecular-level understanding that underpins those outcomes.
Current research priorities include:
- Kinetics and chemical conversions
- Interfacial dynamics
- Cooperative chemical interactions that overcome thermodynamic limits
- Underexplored physical driving forces for separation
- Emerging separation science for energy-relevant streams, including critical minerals and materials and industrial gases and liquid
- The use of artificial intelligence, including superintelligence (SI), to gain fundamental insight into separation mechanisms
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership and Program Development:
- Shape and execute the SS Group’s research strategy in alignment with CSE Division and AGSS Theme priorities
- Lead and contribute to world-leading, hypothesis-driven research that advances mechanistic and molecular-level understanding of separation processes
- Sustain a strong fundamental research program while expanding capabilities in emerging areas, including critical minerals and materials separations and AI-enabled mechanistic insight
- Develop competitive research proposals, secure external funding, and communicate scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Build productive relationships with DOE sponsors and program managers, and develop partnerships with universities, industry, and other laboratories
People and Operational Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop group staff, supporting scientific excellence, career growth, and collaborative engagement
- Oversee research execution, budgets, facilities, and resource planning to support current programs and long-term growth
- Work closely with the AGSS Theme Lead and CSE leadership to align capabilities, investments, and program development with strategic priorities
- Foster a culture of safety, security, compliance, accountability, and inclusion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or engineering—or equivalent qualifications—and at least seven years of research experience, including experience leading Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage fundamental research programs, staff, and resources
- Deep expertise in separation science, with a record of hypothesis-driven research that delivers mechanistic, molecular-level understanding of separation processes or phenomena
- Extensive experience preparing and defending competitive research proposals and preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of physical, inorganic, solution, and interfacial chemistry, including the kinetics, thermodynamics, and interfacial dynamics governing mass transport and phase separation
- Experience integrating experimental, computational, and/or AI approaches to address fundamental scientific questions
- Demonstrated ability to formulate, plan, prioritize, and execute innovative research
- Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to staff development
- Ability to acquire and apply a working knowledge of DOE and Argonne policies, rules, and regulations
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Summary of Research Highlights
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Chemistry Leader 1
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $148,125.00 - $231,075.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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Senior Level Maintenance Group Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level maintenance group leader job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have already owned maintenance programs end to end, not just executed within them. Demonstrated experience developing preventive maintenance schedules, reducing unplanned downtime, and mentoring technicians carries the most weight. Certifications such as CMRP or a relevant engineering credential strengthen a candidacy, and a history of cross-functional collaboration with operations and reliability teams gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire senior level maintenance group leaders?
Companies hiring senior level maintenance group leaders right now include University of Rochester, Patel, Greene & Associates, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among large manufacturers, utilities, and industrial operators with complex multi-site or high-throughput facilities that require experienced leadership to manage reliability programs.
Are there remote senior level maintenance group leader jobs?
Yes, though most senior level maintenance group leader roles require an on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 20% of senior level maintenance group leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in program oversight, reliability consulting, or multi-site coordination roles where physical presence at a single facility is not required daily.
What makes a maintenance group leader role senior level?
Senior level maintenance group leader roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level roles execute within an established program, senior roles set the direction, own the budget, and are accountable for overall equipment effectiveness across a team or facility. Responsibilities typically include developing maintenance strategy, leading a team of technicians or supervisors, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as the technical authority others escalate to when complex problems arise.
Which industries hire the most senior level maintenance group leaders?
Senior Level maintenance group leader roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate capital-intensive equipment and large maintenance workforces where experienced leadership directly affects production uptime, safety outcomes, and operating costs.