DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CARTER GLOBAL POWER

DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CARTER GLOBAL POWER

Full-Time

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Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA

Description Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You.

At Carter Machinery, wedon’tjust offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact.We’vebuilt an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.

Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whetheryou'returning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries thatmovesthe world forward.

Job Title:

Director of Field Operations and Maintenance

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Starting Compensation Range:

$200,000 - $240,000 + annual bonus eligibility

The Director of Field Operations and Maintenance is responsible for leading the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and modular distributed power plants utilizing natural gas turbines and natural gas reciprocating engines. These systems are deployed in both grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications across data centers, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial markets.

Operating within a turnkey, owner-operator business model, this role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all fielded assets. The Director of Field Operations and Maintenance leads field teams, oversees preventative and corrective maintenance programs, coordinates major service events with Parent Company (CAT Dealer), and leverages SCADA and energy management systems to optimize performance and uptime.

Requirements for the Director of Field Operations and Maintenance position includes:

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

Work with team to promote positive customer experiences

Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Communication, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Seeking candidates with:

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

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

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’llgain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a companythat’sreshaping what it means to lead in our industry. Ifyou'relooking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belongatCarter 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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