Operations & Maintenance Manager

ON.energy


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the worlds leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses validated by top U.S. national labs and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field were scaling faster than the grid can transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Operations & Maintenance Manager (Data Center Project Amarillo TX)

Job Location: Amarillo TX (Relocation Available)

Employment Type: Full-Time Salary

POSITION OVERVIEW

is seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead day-to-day field operations at our data center project in Amarillo Texas. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing a high-performing field service team ensuring asset reliability and serving as the primary operational interface with the customer. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Daily Operations

  • Direct the day-to-day activities of the field service technician team including scheduling task prioritization and performance oversight.
  • Foster a culture of accountability professionalism and continuous improvement across all site personnel.
  • Conduct regular team meetings toolbox talks and performance reviews to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.
  • Read and interpret applicable Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) to understand the teams contractual responsibilities and ensure day-to-day operations are carried out accordingly.

Safety & Compliance

  • Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring all team members adhere to established safety protocols OSHA standards and site-specific procedures at all times.
  • Enforce operational procedures and work instructions conducting periodic audits to verify compliance.
  • Lead incident investigations root cause analyses and corrective action implementation as required.

Vendor Management

  • Analyze qualify and select third-party vendors and subcontractors to support maintenance repairs and specialty services on-site.
  • Manage vendor relationships evaluate performance and ensure all contracted work meets quality safety and cost targets.
  • Solicit and review bids negotiate scope of work and make recommendations for vendor selection and contract renewals.

Customer Reporting & Relationship Management

  • Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the customer providing regular operational updates and performance summaries.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed operational reports KPI dashboards and maintenance summaries on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis.
  • Build and maintain a trusted transparent relationship with the customer by proactively communicating issues milestones and recommendations.

CMMS & Data Integrity

  • Ensure the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is accurately maintained and updated in real time reflecting all work orders preventive maintenance tasks corrective actions and equipment history.
  • Enforce CMMS data entry standards across the team and leverage system data for planning reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Generate and analyze CMMS reports to identify trends optimize maintenance schedules and support asset lifecycle decisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering Electrical Technology Facilities Management or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered

Experience

5 years of experience in operations and maintenance management preferably within data center energy or critical infrastructure environments

Leadership

Demonstrated experience managing and developing field service teams in a fast-paced safety-critical setting

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of electrical systems HVAC UPS generators and data center infrastructure; familiarity with LTSAs and vendor contracts

CMMS Proficiency

Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms (e.g. IBM Maximo UpKeep Fiix or equivalent); ability to enforce data discipline across a team

Certifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E certifications upon hire; data center certifications (CDCP CDCE) a plus

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to present operational data and recommendations to customers and senior management

Location

Must live within a daily commutable distance to site in Amarillo TX (relocation bonus will be considered for candidates willing to relocate)

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For US-based roles - What youll get:

  • Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:

  • Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
  • Major medical expenses and life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
  • Equal Opportunity: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
  • Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
  • Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

Required Experience:

Manager

is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the worlds leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already d...