Generator Maintenance Manager

WaterBridge•Pecos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to SVP Technical Field Services and support WaterBridge’s field power operations across produced water infrastructure. The Generator Maintenance Supervisor will play a critical role in coordinating generator unit delivery, commissioning support, and ongoing maintenance execution for a fleet of 300 kW to 2 MW generator units. This individual will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective generator performance across multiple sites, supporting uptime requirements for operations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies. As a Generator Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for: Coordinating delivery, mobilization, and deployment of generator units to field locations supporting operations. Liaison between various generator vendors and WB operations and engineering Develop weekly and monthly reports on the health and performance of power systems Supporting site readiness and commissioning activities, including accessory requirements (cabling, grounding, distribution, fuel connections, electrical monitoring, etc.) and startup validation. Developing and executing preventive maintenance (PM) programs, service intervals, and inspection routines to drive fleet reliability and uptime. Supervising day-to-day field maintenance activities including troubleshooting and repairs involving engines, alternators, cooling systems, fuel systems, batteries/starting, sensors, and protective shutdowns. Managing work order execution from identification to closeout, including scope definition, scheduling, manpower allocation, and documentation. Leading and mentoring technicians (internal and/or contractors), ensuring safe work execution, quality repairs, and consistent service reporting. Coordinating planned outages and emergency response support to restore critical power with clear communication on ETAs and operational impact. Managing parts readiness by forecasting and maintaining critical spares, coordinating purchasing, and staging materials for planned work. Partnering with vendors and OEM service providers for specialty repairs, warranty coordination, and service escalations. Facilitate reporting of exhaust for state regulatory needs Ensuring compliance with safety procedures including LOTO, electrical safe work practices, and JSA expectations. Maintaining service records and fleet documentation, including PM completion logs, failure tracking, parts usage, and root cause notes. Supporting fleet performance reporting and continuous improvement efforts led by Reliability Engineer focused on uptime, PM compliance, repeat failure reduction, and MTBF.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required (technical school or associate degree preferred).
5+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting commercial/industrial generator systems, preferably in the 300 kW–2 MW range.
2+ years of experience as a supervisor/lead technician/service coordinator in field maintenance operations.
Strong working knowledge of: Preventive maintenance planning and execution Engine and alternator diagnostics Generator controls and protective shutdown systems Electrical troubleshooting (AC/DC fundamentals, sensors, wiring, breakers, power distribution) Reading electrical one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Ability to coordinate priorities across multiple field sites and manage changing operational demands.
Strong documentation habits and ability to use CMMS/work order tools (or willingness to learn).
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Ability to work outdoors in field conditions and respond to emergency service needs, including after-hours/on-call as required.

Nice To Haves

OEM training/certifications (Cummins, CAT, Generac, MTU, Kohler, etc.).
Experience with ATS/switchgear, power distribution panels, and breaker coordination.
Familiarity with multi-unit power configurations such as paralleling, load sharing, and load banking.
Electrical safety training (NFPA 70E concepts), strong LOTO discipline, and demonstrated safety leadership.
Experience leveraging remote monitoring/SCADA insights to improve reliability and response time.

Responsibilities

Coordinating delivery, mobilization, and deployment of generator units to field locations supporting operations.
Liaison between various generator vendors and WB operations and engineering
Develop weekly and monthly reports on the health and performance of power systems
Supporting site readiness and commissioning activities, including accessory requirements (cabling, grounding, distribution, fuel connections, electrical monitoring, etc.) and startup validation.
Developing and executing preventive maintenance (PM) programs, service intervals, and inspection routines to drive fleet reliability and uptime.
Supervising day-to-day field maintenance activities including troubleshooting and repairs involving engines, alternators, cooling systems, fuel systems, batteries/starting, sensors, and protective shutdowns.
Managing work order execution from identification to closeout, including scope definition, scheduling, manpower allocation, and documentation.
Leading and mentoring technicians (internal and/or contractors), ensuring safe work execution, quality repairs, and consistent service reporting.
Coordinating planned outages and emergency response support to restore critical power with clear communication on ETAs and operational impact.
Managing parts readiness by forecasting and maintaining critical spares, coordinating purchasing, and staging materials for planned work.
Partnering with vendors and OEM service providers for specialty repairs, warranty coordination, and service escalations.
Facilitate reporting of exhaust for state regulatory needs
Ensuring compliance with safety procedures including LOTO, electrical safe work practices, and JSA expectations.
Maintaining service records and fleet documentation, including PM completion logs, failure tracking, parts usage, and root cause notes.
Supporting fleet performance reporting and continuous improvement efforts led by Reliability Engineer focused on uptime, PM compliance, repeat failure reduction, and MTBF.