Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC•Clarksville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Solaris Energy Infrastructure is seeking a hands-on, safety-driven O&M Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a power plant. The manager supervises Team Leads and operators, supports safe and reliable equipment operation and power delivery, and serves as a link between the plant floor and the Director of Operations. The role calls for strong communication, problem-solving, accountability, and structure in a fast-paced industrial setting. The position oversees personnel safety, equipment operation, maintenance planning and execution, operating procedures, safety documentation, work orders, plant records, and continuous improvement. The manager must be able to lead the team through emergency operational events, including off-hours response, and work on-site at a remote or islanded facility as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5+ years of progressive experience in power generation operations and maintenance, including direct combustion turbine experience.
Strong understanding of combustion turbine theory, controls, and auxiliary systems.
Working knowledge of microgrid controls, frequency and voltage regulation, and islanded grid behavior.
Understanding of electrical protection schemes, switchgear, and SCADA/DCS control systems.
Ability to respond to and lead a team through emergency operational events, including off-hours response.
Strong leadership, communication, and budget management skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work on-site at a remote or islanded facility as required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employment visa sponsorship.
Exceptional communication skills; direct and transparent approach; problem-solving ability; and success building coalitions and avoiding conflicts.
Proactive ownership mentality and ability to identify and remove obstacles across multiple ongoing tasks.
Independent thinking, original ideas, and an ongoing focus on improving how work is done.
Innovative thinking and willingness to consider novel solutions and adapt to change.
Collaborative approach, strong character, and humility.
Relentlessness and a desire to contribute and achieve full potential.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Prior experience with islanded, isolated, or microgrid power systems.
Equivalent combinations of technical education, military training, and/or direct industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Be directly responsible for the safety of personnel at or working on the power plant and for efficient power plant equipment operation.
Provide safe and reliable power to the customer.
Supervise and direct Team Leads and instruct them in assigned duties and O&M procedures.
Ensure the proper and safe operation of assigned power generation, electrical, and auxiliary machinery, and keep the Director of Operations informed of equipment status changes.
Work with Team Leads to maintain clean watch stations and properly secure equipment, tools, and loose materials to prevent equipment damage, injury, and fire hazards.
Ensure the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) log is maintained and act as the first line of defense against LOTO non-compliance and other safety-policy violations.
Review Temporary Standing Orders (TSOs) and Temporary Plant Alterations (TPAs), and recommend additional TSOs or TPAs to the Director of Operations.
Recommend Standing Orders to the Director of Operations.
Draft Standard Operating Procedures for review and approval by the Director of Operations.
Solicit feedback from Team Leads and operators to improve plant policies, operations, and procedures.
Ensure maintenance is performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
Coordinate with Maintenance planners to plan power plant maintenance effectively.
Uphold the standards outlined in the Employee Handbook and foster Solaris Energy Infrastructure’s CREATORS culture.
Maintain and verify plant documentation, including equipment logs, downtime logs, SERVICEMAX work orders, plant turnover sheets, and control room logs.
Close out SERVICEMAX work orders after completion.
Review daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for accuracy.