Director Operations & Maintenance

Penn Entertainment•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. PROENERGY is seeking a Director of Operations & Maintenance to drive the global growth of its O&M business through the commercialization of Advanced Monitoring & Predictive Solutions (AMPS) and the scaling of its Remote Operating Center (ROC). This role serves as the primary commercial and technical leader responsible for building a qualified pipeline of O&M clients, converting opportunities into contracted revenue, and ensuring PROENERGY's O&M product suite remains competitive. The Director will collaborate with sales, commercial, and product teams to develop and execute business development strategies targeting Private Equity firms, Utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Data Center developers, and asset managers. The role requires a blend of technical acumen and commercial expertise, including the ability to manage secure data integration projects that enable AMPS deployment. The successful candidate will also partner with each O&M product lead to identify market gaps, drive product improvements, and ensure offerings deliver measurable client value.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering or related field
Three to Five (3-5) years of power plant experience
Experience in a sales or business development role
Strong understanding of control systems and control logic
Knowledge of software configurations
Experience a historian platform such as Aveva PI
Valid US passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Quantitative thinker with a technical background in plant equipment operations and maintenance
Proven track record in delivering internal improvement projects in a growing organization
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required. This will be demonstrated across large and small groups of peers or superiors.
Highly organized multitasker and able to prioritize deadlines in work-intensive environments.
Ability to stay focus and calm in the face of distractions and changing priorities, and will have the ability to influence others to do the same.
Demonstrated ability to create and implement improved processes and practices across the O&M product portfolio to ensure consistent across contracts.
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

Create a business development plan in conjunction with the Sales Director
Interact with account managers to grow the O&M product portfolio with existing and new clients
Work closely with the equipment sales team to ensure O&M capabilities are conveyed to these clients.
Build relationships with IPP and equity funds to ensure PES is considered for O&M opportunities
Develop a pathway to gaining access to power plants and new construction activities
In conjunction with the account managers, conduct initial and follow-up meetings to discuss O&M products.
Work with the clients to understand their specific needs related to Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D)
Create a transformational customer experience by understanding clients’ needs and expectations
Work with the commercial team on proposal development and contract reviews
Working alongside the AMPS team, act as a bridge between controls and IT to ensure secure data connections are constructed timely and quality data is delivered to AMPS.
Provide feedback to the AMPS team on product improvements to better serve our clients
Provide training to the sales team on all O&M products
Support the sales team in delivering the value proposition on all O&M products to new and existing clients
Serve as a technical advisor supporting the Director O&M and ROC Superintendent to develop and execute a ROC expansion that complies with NERC CIP requirements.
Provide technical support in onboarding new ROC clients into System Platform
Review and provide input into project plans and ROI on plant level projects
Support O&M transition and mobilization activities
Attend conferences and tradeshows as a representative of O&M
Serve as a project manager on large O&M improvement projects
Assist the VP O&M in creating a scalable O&M organization