Power Plant Operations Director | Relocation + 401(k) Match

Basin Electric; Ray (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Up to 15% 401(k) match

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Basin Electric is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Bison Generation Station operations and maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable, and economical electricity production for member needs.

The role emphasizes governance, budget adherence, staff development, and collaboration across departments to meet basin-wide goals. A strong background in power generation and supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business, or Engineering and 10 years of related power generation or petrochemical plant operations, maintenance, or engineering experience.
• Associate’s degree with 12 years in power generation or petrochemical operations, maintenance or engineering.
• High school diploma with 14 years in power generation or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for decision-making in power plant operation and maintenance and inform staff of changes.
• Develop and maintain safety standards; create maintenance procedures and operation manuals.
• Support safety programs by ensuring standards are enforced and safety is prioritized.
• Collaborate with other departments to budget and adhere to long-range engineering and capital plans.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management/Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Budgeting software

Job description

Basin Electric is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Bison Generation Station operations and maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable, and economical electricity production for member needs.

The role emphasizes governance, budget adherence, staff development, and collaboration across departments to meet basin-wide goals. A strong background in power generation and supervisory experience is required.