Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Mesa Power Solutions is a growth-oriented company, manufacturing and providing superior responsible, reliable, power solutions to industrial markets. We manufacture best-in-class power systems and deliver industry leading service and customer support. We continue to be on the leading edge of generator technology by manufacturing sound attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets in the United States to operate in any climate, and utilizing the best telemetry putting real time information in the hands of all customers.

Mesa strives to create an environment where all employees feel they are safe, respected, that their contributions are valued, and have equal access to growth and development opportunities. We offer our employees competitive base pay and a 401k plan; paid time off for vacation, holidays, birth or adoption of a child, and bereavement; Health, Dental, and Vision insurance where all employee and dependent’s health care premiums are 100% paid for; Employee Assistance Programs; Life insurance, Short and Long term disability insurance, and Critical Health and Accident insurance.

Job Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Power Generation is the key executive responsible for driving the company's technological vision, strategy, vision and leadership across all power-generation assets, technologies, and innovation initiatives. This role is responsible for setting the technology roadmap, ensuring operational excellence, guiding modernization programs, and driving competitive advantage through advanced engineering, digitalization, and energy-transition strategies ensuring that technology initiatives align with business goals, support innovation, scalability and operational efficiency. The CTO leads the engineering and IT teams, manages technology budgets, evaluates and implements new systems, and stays ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage. As a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, the CTO plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s growth, digital transformation, and long-term success.

Essential Duties

- Directs the strategic design, acquisition, management, and implementation of an enterprise-wide technology infrastructure.

- Monitors and analyzes technology and trends that could improve the company's products and performance.

- Guide capital planning from a technology perspective, including lifecycle management, modernization, and asset-replacement decisions.

- Own the technical integrity of generation assets across their full lifecycle.

- Chair technical review boards and major project gate reviews.

- Develop and execute the company’s overall technology strategy in alignment with business objectives.

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative technology solutions and products for the executive team and ensure alignment across the organization.

- Oversee the company’s technology infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.

- Manage and mentor engineering, IT, and technical operations teams to promote high performance and collaboration.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

- Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning, digital transformation, and organizational growth.

- Establish and monitor technology budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

- Ensure compliance with relevant data security, privacy regulations, and technology standards.

- Build and maintain vendor, partner, and stakeholder relationships to support the company’s technology ecosystem to investors, regulators and the public.

- Communicate technology vision and initiatives clearly across departments and to stakeholders, including the board of directors.

- All other duties assigned.

Education

Required

- Graduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management, or an advanced degree in a related field from an accredited university.

Experience

Required

- 15+ years experience in technology leadership roles, including software development, IT operations, or systems engineering.

- 5 years experience in executive or senior leadership roles.

Preferred

- 2 years Mesa experience.

- Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

- None

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

- Mastery of corporate strategy, governance, and global business environments to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.

- Deep understanding of financial markets, investor expectations, and economic trends to inform strategic technology investments.

- Knowledge of legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks impacting technology, data privacy, cybersecurity, and corporate operations.

- Awareness of emerging technology trends, innovation landscapes, and competitive dynamics.

- Visionary leadership with the ability to define and execute long-term technology strategy that drives business growth.

- Exceptional board-level communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong public representation and media engagement capabilities to enhance organizational reputation.

- Talent stewardship and culture shaping skills to attract, retain, and develop high-performing technology teams.

- Ability to provide strategic foresight and guide the organization through complex technological and market shifts.

- Capacity to integrate technology strategy with corporate objectives, financial planning, and risk management.

- Ability to represent the company externally to investors, regulators, industry bodies, and media.

- Capability to mentor and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.

- Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.

Culture Expectations

- Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.

- Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.

- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.

- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.

- Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.

Physical Demands

- Sitting- Constant

- Talking- Frequent

- Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)- Constant

- Hearing- Constant

- Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel- Constant

- Driving- Frequent

Working Conditions

- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions- Constant

- Travel is anticipated up to 25%- Frequent

Equipment & Software

- Computer

- Phone

- Microsoft applications

Additional Job Requirements

- Willing to work Monday-Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

- Will be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours

- Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.

- Willing to travel occasionally.

- Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.

- Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- 3 or more Direct Reports

Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V