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Enchanted Rock (ERock) is a leader in distributed energy and smart-grid solutions. The company installs, operates, and integrates flexible, low-cost, quick-response distributed generation systems to increase reliability, reduce costs, and decrease carbon footprint. ERock's backup generators ensure customers maintain power during outages, providing ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of traditional costs.
The Prime Power Plant Manager is the senior on-site leader responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a large natural gas–powered prime power microgrid serving a customer facility. This is a single-site, fixed-location leadership role with full accountability for site operations, maintenance execution, safety performance, workforce leadership, and customer interface.
Key responsibilities include:
**Operational Leadership & Site Performance:** Own overall site performance including uptime, availability, production, and emissions compliance. Establish operational rhythm, maintenance pacing, and outage planning to support continuous, reliable operation. Ensure maintenance activities are executed on time, to standard, and without overdue intervals.
**Workforce Leadership & Development:** Lead Group Supervisors and on-site support staff to deliver safe, consistent, and high-quality execution. Set clear expectations, reinforce standards, and hold leaders accountable for results. Support onboarding, qualification, and ongoing development of supervisors and technicians.
**Maintenance, Reliability & Continuous Improvement:** Drive disciplined execution of preventive, corrective, and reliability-focused maintenance programs. Ensure issues are analyzed, escalated, and addressed to reduce repeat failures and operational risk. Maintain accurate maintenance records and operational documentation.
**Safety, Compliance & Quality:** Serve as the on-site leader for safety culture and compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Reinforce quality standards for maintenance execution, documentation, and operational changes.
**Customer & Community Engagement:** Act as the primary interface with the customer site to provide transparency, build trust, and align on operational performance. Engage with the local community to support recruiting pipelines, vendor partnerships, and long-term site success.
While the Plant Manager is expected to maintain strong technical understanding and operational credibility, day-to-day hands-on maintenance execution is not a primary responsibility. This role reports directly to the Prime Power Head.
The position requires ability to work in industrial and outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, humidity, and cold. Regular presence in operating areas with exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment. Ability to stand, walk, and navigate the site for extended periods. Ability to climb ladders and safely lift up to 50 pounds. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety standards.
**Requirements:**
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in power generation, industrial operations, utilities, energy, or other mission-critical operating environments. At least 3–5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors, technicians, or skilled trades in a 24/7 operational setting. Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems associated with generators, controls, and power distribution. Demonstrated experience overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs and driving operational reliability. Experience using CMMS systems and run-hour-based maintenance programs to manage work execution and performance. Proven ability to interpret operational data, maintenance metrics, and performance trends to inform decisions and adjust priorities. Strong safety leadership background with experience enforcing operational, regulatory, and environmental standards. Experience serving as an operational point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Proven operations leader who thrives with full ownership and accountability for site performance. Experience leading leaders and building strong supervisory teams. Ability to prioritize effectively, balance competing demands, and adapt execution as operational needs shift. Clear, calm, and transparent communication in both routine operations and high-impact situations. Safety-focused, standards-driven, and unwilling to compromise on safe execution. Pride in building durable systems, developing people, and driving consistent execution. Motivated to engage with the local community and build long-term partnerships that support site success. Veterans with experience leading teams, managing operations, or overseeing mission-critical systems are highly encouraged to apply.
