Plant Manager

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks an experienced leader to oversee day-to-day gas plant operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for turbines and related systems.

You will supervise O&M Technicians, drive safety culture, and ensure compliance with NERC and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include budgeting, planning maintenance, coordinating contractor activity, and improving plant reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in combustion turbine operations
• 3+ years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience
• Experience budgeting, cost tracking, project management, maintenance planning, and contractor oversight
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• Experience with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day gas plant operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for combustion turbines, generators, water treatment systems, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Oversee supervision, coaching, and scheduling of O&M Technicians and manage workforce coverage, overtime, contractor activity, and plant priorities.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, LTSA/LTSP, and long-range maintenance planning.
• Champion safety culture, environmental stewardship, and NERC compliance, ensuring work aligns with plant and regulatory requirements.
• Partner across teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, manage work orders, and improve plant reliability and performance.
• Support plant budgeting, cost tracking, performance reporting, contractor management, and other operational planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & cost-tracking

Maintenance planning

Safety & regulatory

Communication

Team coaching

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day gas plant operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for combustion turbines, generators, water treatment systems, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Supervise, coach, and schedule O&M Technicians while managing workforce coverage, overtime, contractor activity, and plant priorities.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, including long-term service agreements (LTSA/LTSP) and annual and long-range maintenance planning.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and NERC compliance, ensuring work is performed in accordance with plant and regulatory requirements.
• Partner across teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, manage work orders, and improve plant reliability and performance.
• Support plant budgeting, cost tracking, performance reporting, contractor management, and other operational planning activities.

What You’ll Need

• At least 8 years of experience with combustion turbines, including strong knowledge of combustion turbine operations and maintenance requirements.
• At least 3 years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience in an operational environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment using technical drawings, prints, and plant operating information.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, cost tracking, project management, maintenance planning, and contractor oversight.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills, with the ability to resolve issues, lead change, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, along with proficiency using Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Experience supporting hiring, workforce development, and continuous improvement within a power generation environment.

What Associated provides

• We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us! Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Statement: AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperative and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa-providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Together, we're powering communities and shaping a brighter future.