Gas Operations Manager - Lead Safe, Reliable Power Plant

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; Dell (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Gas Operations to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a combined-cycle power generation facility.

You will develop and manage a skilled operations team, oversee daily plant performance, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or eight years of power plant experience), plus at least five years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of combustion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or eight years of combined-cycle power plant experience.
• At least five years of experience supervising or leading personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of combustion turbine operations and strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with a strong focus on safety, reliability, environmental compliance, NERC requirements, and efficient power generation.
• Monitor plant equipment and operating data, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned operational activities and support outage planning and execution across plant teams.
• Partner with plant leadership on budgeting, annual operating plans, performance reporting, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervising personnel

Combustion turbine operations

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Instrumentation & control

Budgeting & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Combined-cycle experience

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Gas Operations to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a combined-cycle power generation facility.

You will develop and manage a skilled operations team, oversee daily plant performance, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or eight years of power plant experience), plus at least five years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of combustion