Light Industrial Gas Turbines Manager

NAES•Spring, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Light Industrial Gas Turbines Manager oversees fleet operations, maintenance, and development projects within the Engineered Performance Strategic Business Unit. The role provides strategic leadership for the management, reliability, program delivery, vendor relationships, and commissioning of light industrial gas turbines. The manager ensures facilities comply with safety, environmental, and industry standards while leading engineers, technicians, and project management staff. The position develops long-term plans for fleet capacity, reliability, repairability, technology, and infrastructure investment; oversees greenfield and existing projects and maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities; and manages program budgets and resource allocation. The manager also works across business units, engages external stakeholders, assesses operational risks, maintains emergency contingency plans, and advances adoption of relevant technologies. The position may be performed remotely and requires business-related travel of up to 15%. When working onsite, duties take place at industrial facilities, potentially around hazards, high noise, and new construction. Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours potentially required. Protective clothing and equipment are provided for onsite work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or equivalent.
At least 10 years of experience in power generation, including five years in a senior leadership role.
Experience managing large-scale or global power generation facilities, projects, manufacturing, and/or maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
Experience with Solar Gas Turbines, including Centaur, Taurus, and Titan turbines and associated generators.
Experience with budget management and financial planning in a complex operational environment.
Knowledge of asset management software and tools used in project and maintenance planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and across functions.
Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in the power generation industry.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Physical mobility to traverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain.
Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms.
Ability to follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted safety signs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, energy management, or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategy for light industrial gas turbine operations, including long-term capacity, reliability, repairability, technology, and infrastructure planning.
Drive continuous improvement to improve efficiency and reliability of program assets.
Oversee daily operations of greenfield and existing technology-specific projects to support performance and energy production.
Manage maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and industry standards.
Develop and manage annual fleet program budgets, allocate resources cost-effectively, and support timely equipment deliveries from supply partner facilities.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, technicians, and project management staff.
Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other departments and business units, including finance, energy services, engineering, asset solutions, and advisory services.
Serve as the primary contact for light industrial gas turbine programs with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, suppliers, and customers.
Identify fleet operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure emergency contingency plans are in place and regularly updated.
Monitor developments in industrial power, power generation, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul, and promote technology adoption to improve efficiency and reliability.