IT Manager

Position Type:                          Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                               IT Director

Supervisory Responsibility:     IT Department (Texas)

Location:                                  Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities.  Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training.  Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy. 

Summary Objective

The IT Manager is responsible for managing and supporting all information technology systems and infrastructure at Stellar Energy’s new manufacturing facility. This role ensures reliable and secure operation of office and site-based IT systems, including networks, servers, user devices, communications platforms, and business applications.

Working closely with corporate IT leadership, the IT Manager provides hands-on technical support, oversees local vendors and service providers, and ensures alignment with companywide IT policies and standards. This role plays a key part in establishing the technology foundation for the facility’s administrative and operational success, distinct from, but closely coordinated with, the Operational Technology (OT) team supporting plant-floor systems.

Essential Functions

IT Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Manage and maintain site-level IT systems, including servers, network switches, Wi-Fi, workstations, printers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Ensure reliable connectivity and performance for all users across office and production support areas.
• Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and other enterprise tools.
• Oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to protect data integrity and business continuity.
• Manage local hardware and software inventory, ensuring compliance with company standards and license requirements.

User & Technical Support

• Provide on-site IT support for staff, including troubleshooting issues with PCs, mobile devices, network access, and office systems.
• Coordinate escalation with corporate IT or managed service providers (MSPs) for advanced support issues.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards and prompt response times for technical assistance requests.
• Develop and deliver user training on IT systems, tools, and cybersecurity best practices.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and monitor IT security policies to ensure data protection, access control, and safe network operations.
• Collaborate with corporate IT and the OT team to ensure segmentation and security between enterprise and plant-floor systems.
• Support ISO 9001 and related audit activities by maintaining accurate documentation and system records.

Vendor & Service Provider Management

• Manage relationships with local IT vendors, internet and telecom providers, and MSPs.
• Oversee IT-related contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and procurement for site technology needs.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.

Planning, Reporting & Budget Management

• Develop and manage the site IT budget, including hardware, software, and service expenditures.
• Support corporate IT in developing system roadmaps and planning for facility growth.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on system performance, uptime, and technology initiatives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Verbal and Written Communication.
• Risk Management.
• Problem Analysis.
• Attention to Detail.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require occasional weekend work.

Travel
Anticipated up to 10% travel for this position. 

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.