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Cryogenics Operations Manager - 557 at Quantinuum – Broomfield, Colorado

Quantinuum
Broomfield, Colorado, 80020, United States
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Cryogenics Operations Manager - 557

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).
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $124,000 – $165,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What's 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
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

$124,000 - $165,000 a year

Job Location

Broomfield, Colorado, 80020, United States

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