Operations & Maintenance [O&M] Manager

About the role

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Antora Energy’s thermal energy storage facilities. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily plant operations, maintenance activities, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership Champion
• Model safe work behaviors and hold team members accountable.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, environmental regulations, and company safety policies.
• Lead pre-job briefings, and safe work processes.
• Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and incident investigations.
• Promote Human and Organizational Performance principles throughout operations.
• Operations Management
• Oversee daily plant operations to maximize system reliability and availability.
• Maintain plant performance using SCADA and operational data systems.
• Coordinate startup, shutdown, commissioning, and normal operating activities.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Respond to plant emergencies and abnormal operating conditions.
• Champion Antora’s LOTO policy and ensure compliance.
• Maintenance Management
• Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance planning and scheduling through the CMMS.
• Prioritize work orders based on operational risk and equipment criticality.
• Coordinate outages and major maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvements in equipment reliability.
• Leadership
• Supervise Operations and Maintenance Supervisors.
• Aid in recruiting, training, and development of field personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching sessions.
• Create a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Promote accountability and professional development.
• Contractor Management
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Verify contractor compliance with site safety requirements.
• Review contractor work quality and performance.
• Manager contractor schedules and budgets.
• Compliance
• Maintain regulatory compliance documentation.
• Support environmental reporting requirements.
• Ensure permits, inspections, and certifications remain current.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Budget & Planning
• Work closely with the Site Manager to help develop annual maintenance and operation budgets.
• Monitor operating and maintenance expenses.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Forecast maintenance resource needs.
• Support capital improvements planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial operations and maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience operating industrial process facilities, power generation, manufacturing, or energy facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work around industrial equipment and elevated temperatures.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.

Preferred Experience

• Energy storage systems experience.
• Power generation or utility operations experience.
• High-voltage electrical systems experience.
• PLC, DCS, or SCADA operational knowledge.
• Predictive maintenance experience.

Technical Skills

• Industrial electrical systems.
• High-temperature process equipment.
• Mechanical systems.
• Pumps, motors, compressors, and rotating equipment.
• Instrumentation and controls.
• PLCs and SCADA systems.
• CMMS software.
• Google workspace.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence programs.

Leadership Competencies

• Safety leadership.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Team development.
• Conflict resolution.
• Communication.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Planning and organization.
• Accountability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work around industrial equipment and elevated temperatures.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.

Work Environment

This position is primarily field based and requires regular presence at Antora Energy operation facilities. The role includes working in industrial environments around energized electrical equipment, high-temperature thermal systems, construction activities, and rotating machinery.

Work Location

Pratt, Kansas USA

Pay

Salary Range: $126-152k USD