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VVater

Operations Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager leads day-to-day execution across manufacturing, installation/commissioning, and operations & maintenance (O&M) for VVater's water and ...

STV

Senior Engineering Operations Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$116K - $133K/yr

Lead development of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans and operational frameworks for new system start-ups and expansions * Support testing & commissioning activities, system integration testing ...

Zipline

ATX | Field Operations Supervisor

Austin, TX · On-site

$78K - $110K/yr

Build and maintain staffing schedules that align with operating hours, forecasted demand, and ... Partner with Flight Operations, Customer Operations, Maintenance, Service Engineering, and other ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for operations maintenance in Austin, TX is $24.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is operations maintenance?

Operations Maintenance refers to the ongoing activities required to keep equipment, machinery, and facilities functioning efficiently within an organization. This typically includes routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing any issues that arise. The goal is to minimize downtime, ensure safety, and extend the lifespan of assets. Operations Maintenance professionals work in various industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and facilities management, playing a crucial role in daily business operations.

What are some typical challenges faced in an operations maintenance role and how can they be addressed?

Operations Maintenance professionals often encounter challenges such as unexpected equipment breakdowns, tight maintenance schedules, and balancing preventive versus reactive tasks. To address these, it's important to prioritize preventive maintenance, communicate effectively with production teams to schedule downtime, and stay current with training on new technologies. Building strong relationships with other departments and maintaining accurate maintenance records can also help minimize disruptions and improve overall equipment reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations maintenance professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Maintenance professional, you need a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance techniques, and often a technical diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), diagnostic tools, and safety regulations is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals excel in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe and efficient operations.

What is the difference between Operations Maintenance vs Equipment Technician?

AspectOperations MaintenanceEquipment Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferredHigh school diploma; technical certifications or associate degree often required
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, or facilities managementManufacturing floors, industrial sites, or equipment repair shops
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, facilities management, energy, and utilitiesManufacturing, industrial maintenance, and equipment repair
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in maintenance and operationsTechnical repair and equipment troubleshooting

Operations Maintenance professionals focus on maintaining and operating industrial systems, ensuring smooth facility functions. Equipment Technicians specialize in repairing and troubleshooting specific machinery. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, Operations Maintenance covers broader operational tasks, whereas Equipment Technicians focus on equipment-specific repairs.

What cities near Austin, TX are hiring for Operations Maintenance jobs?

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Infographic showing various Operations Maintenance job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,033 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Senior Power Generation Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Black & Veatch
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114453

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your

career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas, knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset

lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions.

You will be working primarily with the Asset Engineering Solution, and will also have the opportunity to support other solutions including the Operations & Maintenance Solution. Infrastructure Advisory's operating model provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a Senior Specialist to deliver various operations and maintenance related projects for power generation assets. Infrastructure Advisory focuses on the lifecycle management of assets, and you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are aligned with Black & Veatch's Purpose, Building a World of Difference, by helping our clients optimize the use and life of their assets.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

  • Use your Operational and Maintenance experience to evaluate a variety of both conventional and renewable technologies as well as develop and implement decommissioning and separation planning of retired client assets.
  • Deliver innovative solutions to address our client's most pressing issues, utilizing your specialized knowledge of power generation assets, condition assessments, outage planning and management, development of procedures and specifications, and contract support.
  • Work on small single to large multi-facility asset projects primarily in the US, including time on site performing assessments and inspections (travel approximately 20% of your time).
  • Grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical consulting on new and existing Power Generation EPC, Modifications & Upgrades, and O&M projects.
  • Work directly with Clients and Solution Project Managers on developing asset assessment and decommissioning projects.
  • Work with the O&M Solution to support development of new contracts
  • Develop outage management and process procedures for clients
  • Work with the Solution Project Managers to develop proposals and scopes of work for clients, and create fee estimates
  • Lead preparation of reports (including assessment studies), presentations and other deliverables. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, and contribute to quality reviews of assigned projects.
  • Actively coordinate with team members and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes.
  • Proactively develop additional knowledge and experience in power generation O&M and other relevant topics. Mentor professionals in latest technology and processes.
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
  • 15 years of experience as a Plant Engineer with extensive experience in Maintenance and Operations repair and replacement of conventional boilers firing coal, gas, and oil, Heat Recovery Heat Exchangers (HRSG's), Combustion and Steam Turbines, Generators, Balance of Plant (BOP) and electrical and controls equipment.
  • Experience with conventional power generation, Simple and Combined cycle gas turbines (SCGT and CCGT), and solid fuel handling, including:
    • Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Processes, Construction, Outage, Startup, and routine operation and maintenance field experience.
    • Outage management and planning processes, including writing technical Power Plant Outage reports.
    • Power Plant O&M and Capital budget planning and monitoring.
    • Experience with regulatory and environmental requirements that must be addressed during O&M and Outage planning phase.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in business, technology, or engineering OR relevant business experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years related work experience
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 100%
Competencies
Action oriented
Customer focus
Interpersonal savvy
Salary Plan
CST: Consulting
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915

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