Manager, Operations & Maintenance at Solaris Energy Infrastructure in Dallas, Texas, United States

Job description

• We are seeking a hands-on, safety-driven O&M Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our power plant. This role is central to supervising Team Leads and operators, keeping equipment running safely and reliably, and acting as the critical link between the plant floor and the Director of Operations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a natural problem-solver, and someone who thrives on accountability and structure in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the safety of all personnel working at / on the power plant and the efficient operation of power plant equipment
• Provide safe and reliable power to the customer
• Supervise and direct the Team Leads as needed and instruct them in assigned duties and O&M procedures
• Ensure the proper and safe operation of assigned power generation, electrical, and associated auxiliary machinery; keeping the Director of Operations informed of any change in status of assigned equipment
• Work with the Team Leads to ensure that personnel on shift maintain cleanliness of their associated watch stations; direct the proper securing of equipment, tools, and any loose materials to prevent damage to machinery, injury to personnel, and fire hazards
• Ensure that the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) log is maintained properly, and provide the first line of defense in preventing LOTO non-compliance – and all safety policies
• Review all Temporary Standing Orders (TSOs) and Temporary Plant Alterations (TPAs) and recommend to the Director of Operations any additional TSOs or TPAs that need to be implemented
• Recommend to the Director of Operations any Standing Orders that need to be issued
• Draft all Standard Operating Procedures for review and approval by the Director of Operations
• Solicit feedback from Team Leads and operators on ways to improve plant policies, operations, or procedures
• Ensure all maintenance is performed safely & in accordance with approved procedures
• Coordinate with Maintenance planners to effectively plan maintenance actions on the power plant
• Uphold all standards outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Foster Solaris Energy Infrastructure’s CREATORS culture to all personnel
• Maintain and verify plant documentation, to include, equipment logs, downtime log, opening and closing of work orders in SERVICEMAX, plant turnover sheets, and control room log
• Responsible for closing out work orders in SERVICEMAX after completion
• Review daily all JSAs for accuracy

Requirements

• Experience/Education
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of technical education, military training, and/or direct industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in power generation operations and maintenance, with direct experience in combustion turbines required.
• Prior experience in islanded, isolated, or microgrid power systems strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of combustion turbine theory, controls, and auxiliary systems.
• Working knowledge of microgrid controls, frequency/voltage regulation, and islanded grid behavior.
• Understanding of electrical protection schemes, switchgear, and SCADA/DCS control systems.
• Ability to respond to and lead the 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 sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Skills

Required

• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Our CREATORS Culture
• At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.
• We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to our culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Career Progression
• Tuition Reimbursement