Director Operations & Maintenance

Director Operations & Maintenance About

PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. Our Footprint

PROENERGY

delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary

PROENERGY

is seeking a Director of Operations & Maintenance to drive the global growth of its O&M business through the commercialization of Advanced Monitoring & Predictive Solutions (AMPS) and the scaling of its Remote Operating Center (ROC). This role serves as the primary commercial and technical leader responsible for building a qualified pipeline of O&M clients, converting opportunities into contracted revenue, and ensuring PROENERGY's O&M product suite remains competitive. The Director will collaborate with sales, commercial, and product teams to develop and execute business development strategies targeting Private Equity firms, Utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Data Center developers, and asset managers. The role requires a blend of technical acumen and commercial expertise, including the ability to manage secure data integration projects that enable AMPS deployment. The successful candidate will also partner with each O&M product lead to identify market gaps, drive product improvements, and ensure offerings deliver measurable client value.

Reports To:

VP Operations & Maintenance

Work Location:

6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 or 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 Position Responsibilities Create a business development plan in conjunction with the Sales Director Interact with account managers to grow the O&M product portfolio with existing and new clients Work closely with the equipment sales team to ensure O&M capabilities are conveyed to these clients. Build relationships with IPP and equity funds to ensure PES is considered for O&M opportunities Develop a pathway to gaining access to power plants and new construction activities In conjunction with the account managers, conduct initial and follow-up meetings to discuss O&M products. Work with the clients to understand their specific needs related to Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) Create a transformational customer experience by understanding clients' needs and expectations Work with the commercial team on proposal development and contract reviews Working alongside the AMPS team, act as a bridge between controls and IT to ensure secure data connections are constructed timely and quality data is delivered to AMPS. Provide feedback to the AMPS team on product improvements to better serve our clients Provide training to the sales team on all O&M products Support the sales team in delivering the value proposition on all O&M products to new and existing clients Serve as a technical advisor supporting the Director O&M and ROC Superintendent to develop and execute a ROC expansion that complies with

NERC CIP

requirements. Provide technical support in onboarding new ROC clients into System Platform Review and provide input into project plans and ROI on plant level projects Support O&M transition and mobilization activities Attend conferences and tradeshows as a representative of O&M Serve as a project manager on large O&M improvement projects Assist the VP O&M in creating a scalable O&M organization Required Qualifications BS degree in Engineering or related field Three to Five (3-5) years of power plant experience Experience in a sales or business development role Strong understanding of control systems and control logic Knowledge of software configurations Experience a historian platform such as Aveva PI Valid US passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally Quantitative thinker with a technical background in plant equipment operations and maintenance Proven track record in delivering internal improvement projects in a growing organization Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required. This will be demonstrated across large and small groups of peers or superiors. Highly organized multitasker and able to prioritize deadlines in work-intensive environments. Ability to stay focus and calm in the face of distractions and changing priorities, and will have the ability to influence others to do the same. Demonstrated ability to create and implement improved processes and practices across the O&M product portfolio to ensure consistent across contracts. Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa. Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Working Conditions:

Travel will be domestic and international approx. 50% of the time. Office environment at the McHard Road or the Eldridge office location. Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary, especially during critical issue resolution, and to achieve project milestones. It is PROENERGY's policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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