Operations & Maintenance Manager

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation; Italia; In loco; EUR 105.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension plan

401(k) with match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead plant operations and maintenance programs, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate safety and regulatory compliance to ensure reliable power production. This on-site role requires strong leadership, vendor coordination, and familiarity with EAM systems across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a technical bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience, including 5 years

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field plus 7+ years related experience including 5+ years in management.
• Strong leadership and supervisory能力 to manage plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience with budgeting, vendor selection, and regulatory compliance (NERC/FERC).

Mansioni

• Manages plant operations and maintenance personnel and assists Plant Manager.
• Implements and monitors safety programs and environmental compliance.
• Inspects plant equipment and oversees maintenance scheduling and reporting.
• Coordinates planned maintenance and budget reviews with the Plant Manager.
• Ensures proper use of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Develops and maintains work schedules to minimize overtime and optimize productivity.

Conoscenze

Plant operations

Maintenance planning

Budget estimating

Vendor management

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Strumenti

EAM systems

Budgeting software

Descrizione del lavoro

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Azienda : Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Tipo Lavoro : Full Time Italy

Descrizione Lavoro - Operations & Maintenance Manager

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission

At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible. Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home .

Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides the initiative, technical ability, and responsibility to assist the Plant Manager in managing the operation and maintenance of the power plant or plants consistent with the mission of the Cooperative. This role involves supervising plant operations, maintenance planning and scheduling, budget estimating, vendor selection, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The Plant O&M Manager will keep the Plant Manager informed of all operation, maintenance, environmental, and safety activities and issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the activities of power plant operations and maintenance personnel and assists Plant Manager in analyzing problems with plant operation and maintenance.
• Participates in Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation (AECC) Operations Safety Committee in development of overall departmental safety program and implements safety program at the plant.
• Inspects plant equipment routinely including equipment located at remotely located hydroelectric turbine and combustion turbine plants.
• Ability to assume the authority of and executes the duties and responsibilities of Plant Manager during his absence.
• Maintains familiarity with AECC Safety Manual and applicable OSHA rules and regulations and reviews work practices periodically to ensure good safety practices are being adhered to.
• Adheres to all applicable internal AECC policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance and provides training and direction to plant personnel to ensure compliance.
• Develops work schedules for operations and maintenance personnel in such a manner as to minimize overtime and reviews time reports, sick and vacation leave reports of assigned personnel.
• Reviews daily schedules for power production, maintenance and general duties with direct reports and prepares daily operating and maintenance reports.
• Advises the Plant Manager on the development and implementation of the planned maintenance program, coordinates plant maintenance work, and reviews records of completed maintenance as it effects plant operation. Ensures proper completion and acceptable comments within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Develops plant water treatment plan and coordinates water treatment and testing with the assistance of Technicians, Corporate Chemist and water treatment consultant.
• Informs Dispatchers of plant availability and confers with them about generation schedules as necessary.
• Reviews all aspects of plant operation and maintenance to ensure all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements are adhered to; directs training program for plant personnel.
• Reviews and recommends to the Plant Manager appropriate changes in plant equipment, design, maintenance, or operational policies and procedures to maximize plant efficiency and reliability.
• Assist the Plant Manager with annual budget submission, reviews and approves Purchase Orders, Invoices, and staff expense reports.
• Conducts plant inspection tours with insurance and regulatory agency inspectors and inspects fire protection equipment routinely and ensures correct fire protection procedures are being followed.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field plus at least 7 years related experience including 5 years of management experience, or equivalent combination of educations and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• State boiler license if required or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Valid state driver’s license.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• State required wastewater license

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally required to sit, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is designated as safety‑sensitive based on the duties performed. Employees in safety‑sensitive positions must comply with the Cooperative’s fitness‑for‑duty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety.

Must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of utility power plant operation and maintenance including principles of combustion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, electrical theory, instrumentation and control theory, water treatment, etc. Must also have clear understanding of the fundamentals of accounting, management, scheduling and mathematics. Must be skilled in working with and through others.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Why Join Us?

We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well‑being and future:

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affinitiy Deadline? (typo maybe) Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

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