Area Manager - O&M

ERock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Job summary

ERock is hiring an O&M Area Manager in Houston to lead a team of field technicians, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance and emergency response within a defined region. You will own day‑to‑day maintenance programs, technician performance, scheduling, safety compliance, and regional KPIs to meet company standards and customer expectations.

This role reports to the Regional O&M Manager and requires travel monthly to assigned sites, strong leadership, and a track record in field

Qualifications

• Experience managing leaders or supervisors in field service, maintenance, or operations.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience as a mechanical and/or electrical technician.
• Ability to manage schedules and prioritize workload under changing conditions.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership and personnel management ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily field maintenance activities across assigned sites.
• Ensures PM/CM and emergency response activities are completed.
• Maintains 24/7 on-call readiness and regional coverage.
• Directly manages and mentors a team of technicians.
• Develops technician schedules and verifies site coverage.
• Tracks KPIs and implements corrective actions for regional goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or technical field

Job description

We are ERock! ERock (NYSE: EROC) is enabling energy for a new era. ERock delivers onsite utility-grade power that gets customers up and running quickly, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock’s proprietary natural gas generators help critical facilities address grid constraints, interconnection delays, and outage risks while accelerating speed-to-power for new and expanding operations. Trusted by data centers, utilities, manufacturers, healthcare systems and government organizations, ERock engineers for rapid deployment, long-duration reliability, low local emissions, and scalable performance to meet the evolving energy demands of today and tomorrow.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are ERock! ERock (NYSE: EROC) is enabling energy for a new era. ERock delivers onsite utility-grade power that gets customers up and running quickly, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock’s proprietary natural gas generators help critical facilities address grid constraints, interconnection delays, and outage risks while accelerating speed-to-power for new and expanding operations. Trusted by data centers, utilities, manufacturers, healthcare systems and government organizations, ERock engineers for rapid deployment, long-duration reliability, low local emissions, and scalable performance to meet the evolving energy demands of today and tomorrow.

Role Summary

The O&M Area Manager is responsible for leading a team of field technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance and emergency response operations within an assigned geographic area.

This role owns day-to-day execution of maintenance programs, technician performance, scheduling, safety compliance, and regional KPIs. The Area Manager serves as the primary operational leader for technicians and is accountable for delivering field performance in alignment with company standards and customer expectations.

This position reports to the Regional O&M Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations Execution

• Oversees daily field maintenance activities across assigned sites.
• Ensures completion of preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and emergency response activities.
• Maintains 24/7 on-call readiness and emergency coverage within the region.
• Verifies work quality, documentation accuracy, and procedural compliance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manages and mentors a team of technicians.
• Conducts performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as required.
• Ensures technician qualification cards are current and progressing.
• Identifies skill gaps and coordinates training plans.
• Maintains technician morale, engagement, and accountability.

Scheduling & Resource Management

• Develops and maintains technician schedules to meet operational demands.
• Ensures appropriate site coverage and workload balancing.
• Verifies tools, PPE, and service vehicles are properly maintained and stocked.
• Forecasts labor and parts needs and communicates to Regional Manager.

Safety & Compliance

• Leads regional safety culture and compliance initiatives.
• Conducts safety meetings and ensures adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Ensures incident reporting and corrective actions are executed promptly.

Customer & Stakeholder Interface

• Serves as primary operational point of contact for assigned customers.
• Owns communication regarding site performance, issues, and KPIs.
• Supports sales and business development activities as needed.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Tracks and reports KPIs including PM completion rates, response times, backlog, safety metrics, and labor utilization.
• Identifies performance trends and implements corrective action plans.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives within the region.

Requirements

Basic (Required) Qualifications

Experience

• Experience managing leaders or supervisors in a field service, maintenance, or operations environment.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience as a mechanical and/or electrical technician

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent field experience will be considered.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership and personnel management ability.
• Ability to manage schedules and prioritize workload under changing conditions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management systems and reporting tools.

Additional Requirements

• Reside in assigned region (Houston).
• Ability to travel to assigned region monthly.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work in industrial field environments, including adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Participation in on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off - Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.