Operations & Maintenance [O&M] Manager

Antora Energy; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Life and disability insurance

401K with employer contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid volunteer time off

Flexible holiday observance

Job summary

Antora Energy in Pratt, Kansas is seeking an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager to lead safe, reliable operation of our high‑temperature thermal energy storage facilities. This onsite role directs daily plant operations, maintenance programs, and contractor oversight to meet performance targets.

You will supervise field staff, manage CMMS-driven maintenance, ensure OSHA compliance, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating outages and budgeting with the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial operations and maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience operating industrial process facilities, power generation, manufacturing, or energy facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required and work days, nights, weekends and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to maximize system reliability and availability.
• Monitor plant performance using SCADA and operational data systems.
• Coordinate startup, shutdown, commissioning, and normal operating activities.
• Develop and implement standard operating staffing.
• Respond to plant emergencies and abnormal operating conditions.
• Champion Antora’s LOTO policy and ensure compliance.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance planning and scheduling through the CMMS.
• Prioritize work orders based on risk and equipment criticality.
• Coordinate outages and major maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvements in equipment reliability.
• Supervise Operations and Maintenance Supervisors.
• Assist with recruiting, training and development of field personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching sessions.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Promote accountability and professional development.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Verify contractor compliance with site safety requirements.
• Review contractor work quality and performance.
• Manage contractor schedules and budgets.
• Maintain regulatory compliance documentation.
• Support environmental reporting requirements.
• Ensure permits, inspections, and certifications remain current.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Work with Site Manager on budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Team management

Planning & organizing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

CMMS Software

SCADA

Industrial instrumentation software

Job description

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always‑on heat and power, without supply‑constrained critical minerals or multi‑year construction timelines. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

About The Role

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Antora Energy’s thermal energy storage facilities. This hands‑on leadership role oversees daily plant operations, maintenance activities, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The O&M Manager will lead field personnel responsible for operating and maintaining high-temperature thermal energy storage systems, electrical distribution equipment, process systems, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and controls. This position plays a critical role in achieving facility performance, reliability, and availability targets. This role will be located onsite full time in our Pratt, Kansas location.

What You'll Do

Safety Leadership Champion

Antora’s safety culture by modeling safe work behaviors and holding team members accountable. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, environmental regulations, and company safety policies. Lead pre-job briefings, and safe work processes. Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and incident investigations. Promote Human and Organizational Performance principles throughout operations.

Operations Management

Oversee daily plant operations to maximize system reliability and availability. Monitor plant performance using SCADA and operational data systems. Coordinate startup, shutdown, commissioning, and normal operating activities. Develop and implement standard operating staffing. Respond to plant emergencies and abnormal operating conditions. Being the champion of Antora’s LOTO policy and ensuring compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Management

Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. Manage maintenance planning and scheduling through the CMMS. Prioritize work orders based on operational risk and equipment criticality. Coordinate outages and major maintenance activities. Drive continuous improvements in equipment reliability.

Leadership

Supervise Operations and Maintenance Supervisors. Assist with recruiting, training and development of field personnel. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching sessions. Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment. Promote accountability and professional development.

Contractor Management

Coordinate contractors and service providers. Verify contractor compliance with site safety requirements. Review contractor work quality and performance. Manager contractor schedules and budgets.

Compliance

Maintain regulatory compliance documentation. Support environmental reporting requirements. Ensure permits, inspections, and certifications remain current. Participate in internal and external audits.

Budget & Planning

Work closely with the Site Manager to help develop annual maintenance and operation budgets. Monitor operating and maintenance expenses. Manager spare parts inventory. Forecast maintenance resource needs. Support capital improvements planning.

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial operations and maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience operating industrial process facilities, power generation, manufacturing, or energy facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required and work days, nights, weekends and on‑call as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with energy storage systems.
• Power generation or utility operations experience.
• High‑voltage electrical systems experience.
• PLC, DCS, or SCADA operational knowledge.
• Predictive maintenance experience.

Technical Skills

Industrial electrical systems High-temperature process equipment Mechanical systems Pumps, motors, compressors, and rotating equipment Instrumentation and controls PLCs and SCADA systems CMMS software Google workspace Familiarity with artificial intelligence programs

Leadership Competencies

• Safety leadership
• Decision-making under pressure
• Team development
• Conflict resolution
• Communication
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Planning and organization
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to wear required PPE. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to work around industrial equipment and elevated temperatures. Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.

Work Environment

This position is primarily field based and requires regular presence at Antora Energy operation facilities. The role includes working in industrial environments around energized electrical equipment, high‑temperature thermal systems, construction activities, and rotating machinery. Antora Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Work Location: Pratt, Kansas USA Salary Range: $126-152k USD Sala ry Basis: Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements. In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid‑time‑off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.