Senior Operations Manager

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of mobile power generation solutions. As a Senior Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading operational activities across multiple project sites, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable deployment and maintenance of mobile power assets. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving operational excellence, supporting customer needs, and fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. If you have a strong background in power generation operations and a passion for leading high-performing teams, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of mobile power generation assets across multiple locations
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power generation equipment, including gas turbines, diesel generators, and natural gas engines
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel for project deployments
• Monitor fleet performance, uptime, fuel efficiency, and key operational metrics
• Develop and implement strategies to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Collaborate with maintenance and fleet teams to ensure equipment readiness and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Coordinate major outages, overhauls, and emergency repairs, ensuring compliance with OEM standards and operating procedures
• Lead and develop operations supervisors, site managers, technicians, and support staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence across all sites
• Serve as the primary operational contact for customers and project stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional resolution of issues
• Support contract execution, operational deliverables, and assist business development with operational planning and technical support
• Manage operational budgets, monitor project profitability, and control operational costs
• Support forecasting, scheduling, and resource planning to meet project requirements
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in power generation or heavy industrial operations
• Experience with gas turbines, diesel generators, natural gas reciprocating engines, or mobile/temporary power generation systems
• Strong leadership and multi-site management experience
• Knowledge of power generation safety and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel to project locations, up to 50%
• Preferred experience with temporary/mobile power generation, microgrid operations, EPC or field service operations
• Familiarity with equipment from CAT, Cummins, MTU, Jenbacher, Waukesha, Solar Turbines, or GE
• Experience with CMMS and operational reporting systems