PLANT MANAGER (BISON GENERATION STATION)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Ray (ND); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Up to 15% 401(k) match

More benefits to support you

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a senior operations leader to oversee the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the Bison Generation Station (BGS) in Ray, ND. You will drive plant performance, manage budgets, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory and safety standards are met.

The role requires advanced engineering or energy management background, substantial power generation or related experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business, or ABET-accredited engineering; 10 years power generation/related experience.
• Or an associate’s degree in Power/Process Plant Technology; 12 years related experience.
• Or a high school diploma with 14 years’ power generation/related experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for power plant operation and maintenance decisions.
• Manage plant equipment; develop safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Support safety program; enforce standards and keep safety forefront.
• Collaborate with departments on budgets; develop long-range and capital budgets.
• Supervise selection, training, and development of staff.
• Evaluate performance of plant section heads and recommend salary adjustments.
• Develop and submit required operation/maintenance/environmental reports.
• Authorize purchase requests and review changes to plant systems.
• Ensure staff development for safe and efficient operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Office software

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business or ABET-accredited engineering

Associate’s degree in Power/Process Plant Technology

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and managing the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the Bison Generation Station (BGS) facility to economically produce electricity to satisfy member needs.

Essential Duties

• Provide technical input for the decision-making process in power plant operation and maintenance. Keep plant staff informed of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the facility and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Manage plant operational equipment; develop and maintain plant personnel and equipment safety standards; and develop preventative maintenance procedures and operational procedure manuals.
• Support the safety program by rigorously assuring standards are enforced and safety is at the forefront of all actions.
• Work in collaboration with other departments to build and adhere to all project budgets; responsible for developing and adhering to the BGS Long-Range Engineering Plan and the Capital Budget.
• Supervise the selection, training, development, and supervision of BGS employees.
• Evaluate the performance of plant section heads reporting to the position, review performance evaluations for all employees, and recommend salary adjustments for plant employees.
• Direct the development and submission of required reports to assure documentation and communication of plant operations, maintenance, and environmental activities.
• Authorize all plant purchase request orders and staff timesheets. In addition, review all proposed changes or modifications to plant systems or equipment and proposed tests or research programs.
• Responsible for staff development to ensure that each section functions safely and efficiently and that they all work together to meet the goals and objectives of Basin Electric, the plant operations division, and the station.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business, or an Engineering Accreditation Commission/ Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited engineering program; and 10 years of related power generation or petrochemical plant operations, maintenance, or engineering experience; or
• An associate’s degree in Power/Process Plan Technology or related field; and 12 years’ experience in power generation or petrochemical plant operations, maintenance or engineering; or
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 14 years’ in power generation or petrochemical plant operations, maintenance or engineering.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires constant sitting; and occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, standing, walking, bending, crawling, reaching, and climbing. This position uses office equipment and field tools. This position also requires finger dexterity, good vision/hearing, hand coordination, and the ability to perform close work, analyze data/reports, conduct research, and implement recommendations. This position occasionally works in areas of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, and poor ventilation. This position must be respirator qualified.

Key Skills

• Effective administrative and human relation skills.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to provide work direction, develop plans/procedures/goals, and present information to others.

A ROLE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR CAREER AND YOUR FUTURE

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Relocation package to support your transition.
• Up to 15% 401(k) match.
• More benefits to support you.

To learn more about Bison Generation Station, please use the following link: https://www.basinelectric.com/about-us/Generation/Bison-Generation-Station

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.