Senior Manager - Field Services

Fluence•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Resource Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to manage maintenance teams and optimize processes.

Requirements

7 plus years of applicable experience in maintenance and 3 plus years in a management position
Well-organized and strong expertise in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to manage multiple work fronts simultaneously and drive teams to adhere to their schedules.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.
Familiarity with renewable energy systems and grid storage solutions.
Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to electrical troubleshooting, reading and interpreting schematic drawings, and having the ability to follow company QC and testing procedures.
Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV record.
Requires ability to physically bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb ladders/steps, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

HVAC and electrical certifications are a plus.
Eager to be part of a fast-growing company and to be a leader in a rapidly developing part of the power sector.

Responsibilities

Lead by example to ensure everyone stays safe and productive, escalating roadblocks to develop a safe path forward.
Collaborate with regional directors on financial planning to ensure all activities remain within budget and aligned with financial targets.
On-site management of resources staff, including employees, vendors, contractors, etc.
Lead and mentor maintenance technicians and contractors.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inventory, and equipment performance.
Enforce OSHA and NFPA safety standards.
Train team members on safe work practices and predictive maintenance tools.
Stay current with certifications and industry standards.
Knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance on various BESS equipment and related assets (including but not limited to SCADA communications, Inverters, MV (Medium Voltage) & HV operations, HVAC, substations switching & inspections, etc.).
Act as a mentor and resource for junior team members on complex technical issues.
Create and schedule work orders for resource technicians and manage workload for direct reports.
Either currently hold or able to immediately obtain certifications for OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, and CPR .
Advanced knowledge and experience with lock out tag out procedures.
On-time completion of preventative maintenance activities and early notification of any potential delays to the schedule.
Continuous improvement of new and existing procedures to increase safety and/or reduce cost/schedule.
Travel up to 50-80% within your assigned region of projects.
Ensure Fluence employees under your direction have been added to the correct charge codes and have accurately completed their respective timesheets based on the work performed.
Verify consistent and thorough execution of preventative maintenance tasks.
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project maintenance success and alignment with organization objectives.
Foster relationships with cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Generate daily/weekly reports and customer-facing after-action reports, notifying key stakeholders of any reactive work that will need to be performed based on the findings of the scheduled maintenance.
Able to operate company vehicles both on site as well as on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV record.
Requires ability to physically bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb ladders/steps, and lift at least 50 lbs.
Other job duties as assigned