Gas Operations Leader: Safe, Efficient Power Generation

Associated Electric Cooperative; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Comprehensive health plan (medical, 
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Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative seeks a Manager, Gas Operations to lead the safe, reliable operation of a combined-cycle power facility and develop a skilled operations team. You will oversee daily plant operations, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with leadership to meet regulatory and member service objectives.

The role aligns with the Manager leadership level, with accountability for team performance, annual objectives, and results within the operations function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or eight years of combined-cycle power plant experience.
• Minimum five years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of combustion turbine operations and electrical/mechanical/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with a focus on safety, reliability, environmental compliance (NERC), and efficient power generation.
• Monitor equipment, analyze operating data, troubleshoot issues, and drive reliability and cost improvements.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned operational activities and support outage planning across plant teams.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, annual operating plans, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Operations management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Combustion turbine operations

Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation/Control systems

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative seeks a Manager, Gas Operations to lead the safe, reliable operation of a combined-cycle power facility and develop a skilled operations team. You will oversee daily plant operations, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with leadership to meet regulatory and member service objectives.

The role aligns with the Manager leadership level, with accountability for team performance, annual objectives, and results within the operations function.