Plant Superintendent

Central Iowa Power Cooperative, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Central Iowa Power Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Plant Superintendent to lead day-to-day operation and maintenance of a generating facility. The role provides leadership to plant employees to ensure safe, reliable, well‑maintained units ready for operation.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning operations, coordinating maintenance, and overseeing budgets and reporting. A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement is essential for long-term asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation operations and maintenance.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant employees, including assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback and coaching, supporting employee development, and participating in hiring and employee relations activities.
• Plan and oversee power plant operations when the facility is called upon to generate.
• Plan and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Serve as the lead subject matter expert on the practical operation of the facility, recommending best practices that support employee safety, equipment reliability, and long-term asset performance.
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues and provide guidance to plant personnel.
• Coordinate plant capital projects with engineering staff and other internal and external resources.
• Assist in developing the plant’s operations and maintenance budget and evaluating potential capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain production, operations, maintenance, environmental compliance, and safety reports.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Planning & budgeting

Communication

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power plant operations

Job description

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently searching for a Plant Superintendent to lead the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a generating facility. This position provides leadership to plant employees and helps ensure generating units are safe, reliable, well maintained, and available when called upon to operate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise plant employees, including assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback and coaching, supporting employee development, and participating in hiring and employee relations activities.
• Plan and oversee power plant operations when the facility is called upon to generate.
• Plan and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Serve as the lead subject matter expert on the practical operation of the facility, recommending best practices that support employee safety, equipment reliability, and long-term asset performance.
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues and provide guidance to plant personnel.
• Coordinate plant capital projects with engineering staff and other internal and external resources.
• Assist in developing the plant’s operations and maintenance budget and evaluating potential capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain production, operations, maintenance, environmental compliance, and safety reports.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation operations and maintenance.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering, chemistry, and accounting principles.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to build a cooperative team environment, share knowledge, and support the development of others.
• Commitment to safe work practices, reliability, and operational excellence.

CIPCO provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and much more.

About CIPCO

CIPCO is a generation and transmission electric cooperative built by member cooperatives and the communities they serve. With a balanced, 24/7 energy portfolio, CIPCO is committed to providing cost‑effective, clean, safe, and reliable energy. CIPCO and its 13 members serve over 300,000 Iowans in 58 Iowa counties. For more information about CIPCO please visit: www.cipco.net

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.