Operations & Maintenance Manager

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Azienda : Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Tipo Lavoro : Full Time Italy

Descrizione Lavoro - 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 you're 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 responsibil