Senior Manager Generation Operations

Interstate Power & Light Co.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Interstate Power & Light Co. seeks a Senior Manager of Generation Operations to ensure the efficient operation of generation assets at the Ottumwa Generation Station. You will lead union and non-union teams, develop long-term strategies, and enhance plant performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with a pay range of $175,000–$205,000.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in generation or related work.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in generation, engineering, or project management.
• Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that operates generation facilities to meet performance objectives.
• Direct strategic activities and resource allocation for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and manage environmental issues.

Skills

Effective leadership skills

Financial management

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related area

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Manager of Generation Operations – a senior leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of generation assets. This onsite position at our Ottumwa Generation Station requires a proven power plant leader who excels at leading union and non‑union teams, optimizing plant performance, and shaping long‑term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team that operates and maintains generation facilities to meet safety, environmental, and operational performance objectives.
• Direct strategic activities and resource allocation, including people, tools, equipment, and processes, to ensure optimal facility performance.
• Maintain operational relationships with internal support teams, customer groups, regulatory agencies, union leadership, and community contacts.
• Lead initiatives in safety and environmental performance, financial planning, resource deployment, operations and maintenance, regulator compliance, contractor agreements, risk management, and outage and maintenance program execution.
• Oversee employee and labor relations strategies for generation facilities, including workforce planning, hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Develop and implement strategic improvement plans for all business processes within assigned facilities, using plant performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide financial evaluation of existing and future assets, manage O&M and capital spend strategies, and ensure maximum asset utilization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory rules from agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and DNR, and manage environmental issues to prevent violations.

What You Will Do

• Perform all leadership duties: hiring, rewarding, developing talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, setting clear goals and providing feedback.
• Oversee operations and maintenance of generation assets, including reliability gap identification, long‑range planning, project oversight, and construction work.
• Utilize plant performance metrics to meet and exceed process standards.
• Lead safety, investigate accidents, enforce safety rules, and promote safe work behaviors.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Serve as primary contact for environmental staff regarding facility‑related environmental issues.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related area.

Experience Requirements

• 7 years of experience in generation or related work.
• 5 years of supervisory experience, including leadership of generation, engineering, construction, project management, or field operations.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Solid working knowledge of electric, gas, or steam operating practices, construction standards, equipment, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with labor union management (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety rules, applicable electric codes, and DOT/PHMSA regulations.
• Ability to read and understand utility maps, plans, profiles, and drawings.
• Financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with information technology applications and common software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, project management).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Key Skills

• Business Process Improvements
• Customer Experience Management
• Energy Distribution Systems Management
• Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
• Outage Management
• Project and Program Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Resource Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership

Benefits and Compensation

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Pay Range: $175,000–$205,000. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

EEO Statement

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer

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