SAP PM Specialist
Company Overview
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment‑based solutions for distributed power generation and the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.
About the Opportunity
Solaris Energy is seeking an experienced SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) / Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Specialist to join the team in a client‑facing, business‑as‑usual (BAU) support capacity. The role is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation, stabilization, and continuous improvement of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Plant Maintenance environment, supporting both Reactive Maintenance (scope item 4HH) and Proactive/Preventive Maintenance (scope item 4HI) processes across business units. The specialist will act as the functional owner for PM/EAM in a live production environment, managing incidents, enhancement requests, configuration changes, master data governance, and end‑user support while working within SAP Public Cloud’s fit‑to‑standard constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Operations & Production Support
- Serve as the primary functional point of contact for SAP PM/EAM issues raised by business users, triaging and resolving incidents within agreed SLAs.
- Monitor and support core PM processes: notification creation, work order management, scheduling, confirmations, completion, and technical closure.
- Troubleshoot master data issues across functional locations, equipment master, bills of material, task lists, and maintenance plans.
- Manage day‑to‑day configuration adjustments within Public Cloud SSCUI (Self‑Service Configuration UI) boundaries.
- Maintenance Planning & Execution Support
- Support preventive maintenance planning, maintenance plan scheduling, and strategy/package maintenance.
- Partner with maintenance planners and technicians to ensure accurate work order costing, capacity planning, and resource assignment.
- Support permit‑to‑work, safety, and compliance‑related maintenance documentation where applicable.
- Integration & Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with FI/CO on maintenance cost settlement, cost‑center/WBS postings, and budget monitoring.
- Coordinate with MM/Procurement on spare parts availability, reservations, and purchase requisitions tied to maintenance orders.
- Support integration touchpoints with SuccessFactors, Fiori apps, and any connected mobile/field service tools.
- Continuous Improvement & Enhancement
- Log, prioritize, and manage a backlog of enhancement requests; translate business asks into fit‑to‑standard SAP solutions.
- Identify opportunities to leverage additional Fiori apps, reporting (Access Query, embedded analytics), and process automation.
- Support phased roadmap initiatives (e.g., predictive maintenance via SAP APM, mobile enablement, IoT integration) as they mature from Phase 2/3 planning into production.
- Governance, Documentation & Training
- Maintain up‑to‑date process documentation, configuration records, and SSCUI change logs.
- Support authorization/security reviews for PM‑related roles and segregation‑of‑duties (SoD) considerations.
- Deliver end‑user training, job aids, and refresher sessions as new features or process changes are rolled out.
- Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews for any proposed configuration or process changes.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands‑on SAP Plant Maintenance / EAM functional experience, including at least one full implementation or major support cycle.
- Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred).
- SAP certification (preferred).
- Prior hands‑on maintenance or reliability engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, fit‑to‑standard methodology, and SSCUI‑based configuration.
- Strong understanding of core PM scope items (4HH – Reactive Maintenance, 4HI – Proactive Maintenance) and related process flows.
- Demonstrated experience supporting a live production SAP environment (incident management, break‑fix, enhancement backlog).
- Solid grasp of PM integration points with FI/CO (cost settlement) and MM (spare parts, procurement).
- Familiarity with relevant Fiori apps for PM (work order management, maintenance scheduling, notification handling).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with plant/operations stakeholders.
- Preferred experience with SAP Public Cloud constraints (no custom ABAP, standard transport/release cycles).
- Exposure to SAP Analytics for Plant Maintenance or embedded analytics/reporting.
- Familiarity with SAP Identity Access Governance (IAG) or GRC concepts as they relate to PM authorizations.
- Experience with mobile maintenance execution tools or field service integrations.
- Prior experience in energy / power / heavy industry / asset‑intensive sector.
- SAP certification in Plant Maintenance or S/4HANA Asset Management.
- Scope Items: 4HH (Reactive Maintenance), 4HI (Proactive Maintenance).
- Fiori Launchpad and relevant PM/EAM apps.
- Integration with SAP SuccessFactors, FI/CO, MM.
- SSCUI‑based configuration tools.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Exceptional communicator – direct, transparent, and skilled problem‑solver.
- Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks.
- Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asks “how can we do this better?”.
- Innovative thinker – willing to consider novel solutions and adapt to change.
- Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative spirit.
- Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve full potential.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Disability insurance.
- Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings.
- Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Culture & Additional Information
Solaris embraces a “CREATORS” culture that emphasizes Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results, and Safety. The company values hard work, integrity, and commitment, offering career development opportunities and a supportive environment for innovation.