Director Of Field Operations And Maintenance - Carter Global Power
About The Position
The Director of Field Operations and Maintenance is responsible for leading the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and modular distributed power plants utilizing natural gas turbines and natural gas reciprocating engines. These systems are deployed in both grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications across data centers, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Operating within a turnkey, owner-operator business model, this role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all fielded assets. The Director of Field Operations and Maintenance leads field teams, oversees preventative and corrective maintenance programs, coordinates major service events with Parent Company (CAT Dealer), and leverages SCADA and energy management systems to optimize performance and uptime.
Requirements
- Field leadership and team management
- Operational reliability and uptime optimization
- Preventative and predictive maintenance
- SCADA and system performance monitoring
- Vendor and OEM coordination
- Safety and compliance focus
- Work with team to promote positive customer experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
- Minimum 12 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance
- Hands-on experience with natural gas turbines and/or reciprocating engines
- Experience managing field teams in a multi-site or mobile asset environment
- Strong understanding of SCADA systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and remote monitoring tools
- Experience with maintenance planning and tracking systems (CMMS)
- Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) equipment or working with CAT dealers
- Experience in data center, industrial, utility, or oil and gas environments
- Familiarity with grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications
- Experience with modular or rapidly deployable power systems
Responsibilities
- Leading the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and modular distributed power plants.
- Ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all fielded assets.
- Leading field teams.
- Overseeing preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
- Coordinating major service events with Parent Company (CAT Dealer).
- Leveraging SCADA and energy management systems to optimize performance and uptime.
- Promoting positive customer experiences.
- Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Communication, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
