Power Plant Operations Leader

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

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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

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.