DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CARTER GLOBAL POWER

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Job Title: Director of Field Operations and Maintenance 

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Starting Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 annual bonus eligibility

What You Will Do:

Field Operations Leadership

• 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
• Ensure all sites operate in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations

Commissioning and Startup

• Oversee commissioning activities including system integration, testing, and performance validation
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure successful transition from construction to operations
• Ensure systems are fully operational, documented, and handed over to operations teams

Operations Management

• Create and manage sales and marketing collateral, including:
  • Capability statements and pitch decks
  • Product and solution briefs
  • Case studies and customer success stories
  • Whitepapers and thought-leadership content
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, customer-focused materials in collaboration with Engineering and Commercial teams

Maintenance Strategy and Execution

• Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all generation assets
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and tracking systems
• Ensure timely execution of routine maintenance to optimize asset life and reliability
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures and performance issues

Major Maintenance and OEM Coordination

• Coordinate major maintenance events (e.g., overhauls, top-end rebuilds) with Caterpillar (CAT) dealers and other OEM partners
• Manage vendor relationships, scopes of work, and service quality
• Ensure alignment between maintenance activities and operational schedules

Asset Management and Continuous Improvement

• Track asset performance, maintenance history, and lifecycle costs
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost performance
• Support implementation of standardized maintenance practices across the fleet

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering to address design improvements and technical issues
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for parts procurement and inventory management
• Support Commercial and Customer teams with estimates, operational reporting and performance updates
• Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
• Perform various other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• 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
• Experience managing field teams in a multi-site or mobile asset environment
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and remote monitoring tools
• Experience with maintenance planning and tracking systems (CMMS)
• Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) equipment or working with CAT dealers
• Experience in data center, industrial, utility, or oil and gas environments
• Familiarity with grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications
• Experience with modular or rapidly deployable power systems
• Field leadership and team management
• Operational reliability and uptime optimization
• Preventative and predictive maintenance
• SCADA and system performance monitoring
• Vendor and OEM coordination
• Safety and compliance focus

What Success Looks Like In This Role:

• Leading and managing field teams responsible for commissioning, operations, and maintenance of distributed power assets
• Overseeing commissioning activities
• Creating and managing sales and marketing collateral
• Developing and managing preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all generation assets
• Coordinating major maintenance events with Caterpillar (CAT) dealers and other OEM partners
• Tracking asset performance, maintenance history, and lifecycle costs
• Partnering with Engineering to address design improvements and technical issues
• Promoting positive customer experiences
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Communication, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Physical Requirements:

• Required to sit and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:  

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance 
• In-house training instructors/programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tool allowances and tool loans
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shift differential (if applicable)

You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery. 

Come build what matters and build your future with us. 

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply. 

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.