Operations & Maintenance Manager

Better Connected Together: Employees Power Our Mission

At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. (AECI) our diverse dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable affordable and responsible. Better connected together with Arkansas electric distribution cooperatives we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

We believe in supporting valuing and investing in our people because when our team thrives our mission succeeds. If youre looking for meaningful work a strong sense of purpose and a place where your contributions truly matter we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides the initiative technical ability and responsibility to assist the Plant Manager in managing the operation and maintenance of the power plant or plants consistent with the mission of the Cooperative. This role involves supervising plant operations maintenance planning and scheduling budget estimating vendor selection and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The Plant O&M Manager will keep the Plant Manager informed of all operation maintenance environmental and safety activities and issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the activities of power plant operations and maintenance personnel and assists Plant Manager in analyzing problems with plant operation and maintenance.
• Participates in Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation (AECC) Operations Safety Committee in development of overall departmental safety program and implements safety program at the plant.
• Inspects plant equipment routinely including equipment located at remotely located hydroelectric turbine and combustion turbine plants.
• Ability to assume the authority of and executes the duties and responsibilities of Plant Manager during his absence.
• Maintains familiarity with AECC Safety Manual and applicable OSHA rules and regulations and reviews work practices periodically to ensure good safety practices are being adhered to.
• Adheres to all applicable internal AECC policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance and provides training and direction to plant personnel to ensure compliance.
• Develops work schedules for operations and maintenance personnel in such a manner as to minimize overtime and reviews time reports sick and vacation leave reports of assigned personnel.
• Reviews daily schedules for power production maintenance and general duties with direct reports and prepares daily operating and maintenance reports.
• Advises the Plant Manager on the development and implementation of the planned maintenance program coordinates plant maintenance work and reviews records of completed maintenance as it effects plant operation. Ensures proper completion and acceptable comments within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Develops plant water treatment plan and coordinates water treatment and testing with the assistance of Technicians Corporate Chemist and water treatment consultant.
• Informs Dispatchers of plant availability and confers with them about generation schedules as necessary.
• Reviews all aspects of plant operation and maintenance to ensure all applicable laws regulations and permit requirements are adhered to; directs training program for plant personnel.
• Reviews and recommends to the Plant Manager appropriate changes in plant equipment design maintenance or operational policies and procedures to maximize plant efficiency and reliability.
• Assist the Plant Manager with annual budget submission reviews and approves Purchase Orders Invoices and staff expense reports.
• Conducts plant inspection tours with insurance and regulatory agency inspectors and inspects fire protection equipment routinely and ensures correct fire protection procedures are being followed.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous reliable electric service to our customers the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a technical field plus at least 7 years related experience including 5 years of management experience or equivalent combination of educations and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• State boiler license if required or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Valid state drivers license.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• State required wastewater license

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts extreme heat risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to work in high precarious places outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals wet or humid conditions vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and occasionally required to sit taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is designated as safetysensitive based on the duties performed. Employees in safetysensitive positions must comply with the Cooperatives fitnessforduty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety.

Must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of utility power plant operation and maintenance including principles of combustion heat transfer thermodynamics mechanics fluid mechanics electrical theory instrumentation and control theory water treatment etc. Must also have clear understanding of the fundamentals of accounting management scheduling and mathematics. Must be skilled in working with and through others.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Why Join Us

We invest in our employees with competitive pay meaningful work and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1