Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric!  Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture.   Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a real impact? Join Associated Electric as the Manager of Gas Plant Operations and oversee the long-term operation of our gas generating assets. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across multiple plant locations, while driving performance and leading a talented team of supervisors, O&M coordinators, and technicians.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team to maintain high standards in safety, reliability, and performance
• Manage operations, maintenance, budgets, and resources for our simple cycle power plants
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and NERC regulations
• Collaborate across departments to set goals and maintain plant availability and reliability
• Be a key decision-maker, driving improvements and managing plant operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's in electrical/mechanical engineering or 8+ years of experience with combustion turbines
• At least 3 years of progressive leadership experience
• Strong technical knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance
• Exceptional project management and communication skills

Bring your leadership skills and technical expertise to a team where your work will truly make a difference!

As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits.  We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events.  Associated’s culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources.  Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!

To learn more and apply for a position, please visit www.aeci.org/careers. You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.