Head of Field Operations & Power Maintenance

Carter Machinery Company, Inc.; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tool allowances

Job summary

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. in Mechanicsville, VA is hiring a Director of Field Operations and Maintenance to lead distributed power assets, oversee commissioning, operations and maintenance, and drive safety and reliability across multi-site sites.

The role requires 12+ years in power generation operations, hands-on turbine/engine experience, and collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, and CAT dealers. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
• Minimum 12 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance
• Hands-on experience with natural gas turbines and/or reciprocating engines

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field teams responsible for commissioning, operations, and maintenance of distributed power assets
• Establish a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence across all project sites
• Coordinate major maintenance events with Caterpillar (CAT) dealers and other OEM partners
• Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all generation assets
• Track asset performance, maintenance history, and lifecycle costs
• Partner with Engineering to address design improvements and technical issues
• Support Commercial and Customer teams with estimates, operational reporting and performance updates

Skills

SCADA experience

EMS knowledge

Remote monitoring tools

Field leadership

Multi-site management

Safety and compliance focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

CMMS

CAT equipment

Job description

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. in Mechanicsville, VA is hiring a Director of Field Operations and Maintenance to lead distributed power assets, oversee commissioning, operations and maintenance, and drive safety and reliability across multi-site sites.

The role requires 12+ years in power generation operations, hands-on turbine/engine experience, and collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, and CAT dealers. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.