Field Operations And Maintenance Manager

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Field Operations and Maintenance Manager in Richmond, Virginia. The Field Operations and Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and modular distributed power plants utilizing natural gas turbines and natural gas reciprocating engines. These systems are deployed in both grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications across data centers, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial markets.

Operating within a turnkey, owner-operator business model, this role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all fielded assets. The Field Operations and Maintenance Manager leads field teams, oversees preventative and corrective maintenance programs, coordinates major service events with Parent Company (CAT Dealer), and leverages SCADA and energy management systems to optimize performance and uptime.

Seeking candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent field experience).


• Minimum 12 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance.


• Hands-on experience with natural gas turbines and/or reciprocating engines.


• Experience managing field teams in a multi-site or mobile asset environment.


• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and remote monitoring tools.


• Experience with maintenance planning and tracking systems (CMMS).


• Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) equipment or working with CAT dealers.


• Experience in data center, industrial, utility, or oil and gas environments.


• Familiarity with grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications.


• Experience with modular or rapidly deployable power systems.

Requirements for the Field Operations and Maintenance Manager position include:

• Field leadership and team management


• Operational reliability and uptime optimization


• Preventative and predictive maintenance


• SCADA and system performance monitoring


• Vendor and OEM coordination


• Safety and compliance focus


• Work with team to promote positive customer experiences.


• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Communication, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Field Operations and Maintenance Manager job, including regularly being required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.    

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.


• Paid time off.


• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.


• Life and disability insurance.


• In-house training instructors/programs.


• Tuition reimbursement.


• Employee referral bonus program.


• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.