Plant Manager

Associated Electric Cooperative • Bristow, OK

17d

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of an advanced-class gas power generation facility. The role guides the operations and maintenance team, oversees combustion turbine performance and maintenance, and helps ensure dependable generation while meeting safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

The position manages day-to-day plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, workforce scheduling, maintenance planning, contractor activity, plant priorities, budgeting, cost tracking, and performance reporting. It also partners with other teams to resolve equipment issues and improve plant reliability and performance.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience with combustion turbines, including strong knowledge of combustion turbine operations and maintenance requirements.
• At least 3 years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience in an operational environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment using technical drawings, prints, and plant operating information.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, cost tracking, project management, maintenance planning, and contractor oversight.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills, with the ability to resolve issues, lead change, and make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day gas plant operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for combustion turbines, generators, water treatment systems, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Supervise, coach, and schedule O&M Technicians; manage workforce coverage, overtime, contractor activity, and plant priorities.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, including long-term service agreements (LTSA/LTSP) and annual and long-range maintenance planning.
• Champion safety, environmental stewardship, and NERC compliance, ensuring work meets plant and regulatory requirements.
• Partner across teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, manage work orders, and improve plant reliability and performance.
• Support plant budgeting, cost tracking, performance reporting, contractor management, and operational planning.
• Support hiring, workforce development, and continuous improvement within the power generation environment.

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Healthcare coverage beginning on the first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Opportunities for career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed