Manager, Gas Operations

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.

Come join our team in Dell Arkansas!

The Dell Power Plant is hiring for an Operations Manager to oversee the monitoring, inspection, and control of all power production, auxiliary and facility equipment to ensure safe, compliant, continuous and efficient operations. The OperationsManager leads a team of approximately 15 personnel for the 24-hour operation of a combined cycle natural gas plant.

The power plant is nestled approximately 9 miles south from the Arkansas-Missouri border and is within an hour of Memphis TN and Jonesboro AR. The plant has three generating units, two gas GE 7FAcombustion turbine generators and one steam GE D-11turbine generator, with the ability to produce 580 MW total.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, the qualified candidate must:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in related field, or 8 yrs. experience with combined cycle power plants, minimum five years supervising personnel.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of combustion turbine operations theory.
• Possess broad knowledge of electrical equipment including but not limited to generators, exciters, voltage regulators, switchgear, motors, small transformers, and HVAC.
• Possess broad knowledge of mechanical equipment including but not limited to engines, turbines, pumps, filters, valves, regulators, dampers, and coolers.

AECI provides a competitive total compensation package including paid health care and dental premiums starting on day one with vision plans available. Basic life, short-term disability and long-term disability are paid for by AECI as well as a 401k with an employer match. Invest in yourself with our tuition reimbursement and enjoy time away with Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs are also available. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!

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