Plant Manager, Prime Power

About the role

We are ERock! ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint. At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area.

The Prime Power Plant Manager is the senior on-site leader responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a large natural gas–powered prime power microgrid serving a customer facility. This role has full accountability for site operations, maintenance execution, safety performance, workforce leadership, and customer interface. The Plant Manager sets operational standards, establishes rhythm and discipline across shifts, and ensures the site consistently meets uptime, availability, production, emissions, and safety targets.

Responsibilities

• Owning overall site performance, including uptime, availability, production, and emissions compliance.
• Establishing operational rhythm, maintenance pacing, and outage planning to support continuous, reliable operation.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are executed on time, to standard, and without overdue intervals.
• Leading Group Supervisors and on-site support staff to deliver safe, consistent, and high-quality execution.
• Driving disciplined execution of preventive, corrective, and reliability-focused maintenance programs.
• Serving as the on-site leader for safety culture and compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Acting as the primary interface with the customer site to provide transparency, build trust, and align on operational performance.
• Engaging with the local community to support recruiting pipelines, vendor partnerships, and long-term site success.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven operations leader who thrives with full ownership and accountability for site performance.
• Experience leading leaders and building strong supervisory teams.
• Able to prioritize effectively, balance competing demands, and adapt execution as operational needs shift.
• Communicate clearly, calmly, and transparently in both routine operations and high-impact situations.
• Safety-focused, standards-driven, and unwilling to compromise on safe execution.
• Motivated to engage with the local community and build long-term partnerships that support site success.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays