Field Operations Manager

Astraea

Astraea

Operations

Houston, TX, USA

Posted on May 12, 2026

Piper Maddox is partnered with a leading renewables company focused on climate technology. They are seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead the deployment and operations of a new project at a new facility.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a small plant or start-up environment, with exposure to continuous process facilities. This person should bring strong management skills, operational leadership, and comfortable working in a field-based setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Own operational performance across deployed sites: uptime targets, production rates, equipment reliability.
  • Manage day-to-day field operations: coordinate with site partners, troubleshoot issues, optimize performance.
  • Drive equipment reliability: establish preventive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, spare parts inventory management.
  • Manage operational budget; track OpEx and report budget vs. actuals.
  • Lead a team of technicians.

Qualifications:

  • Composting, biochar, biomass, chemicals, waste-to-value, or carbon credit industry exposure.
  • Experience deploying or commissioning new industrial technologies or modular systems.
  • Startup or early-stage company experience.
  • Experience managing multi-shift teams.
  • Open to travel up to 40-50%.