Manager, Gas Maintenance

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth. As a Manager, Gas Maintenance, you will lead a skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping our combined cycle power plant operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. You'll drive maintenance strategy, outage execution, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement while partnering across the plant to deliver dependable power to the members and communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Lead reliability-centered maintenance, outage planning, and maintenance operations for plant equipment.
• Coach, develop, and support a high-performing maintenance team while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Manage maintenance schedules, budgets, contractors, and the CMMS to maximize equipment reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement solutions that improve long-term plant performance.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or eight years of combined cycle power plant experience, including five years leading maintenance personnel.
• Strong knowledge of combustion turbines, rotating equipment, predictive maintenance, and power plant mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience leading maintenance planning, outages, budgeting, and contractor management.

What Associated provides

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay. Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Statement: AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below 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.

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperative and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa-providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Together, we're powering communities and shaping a brighter future.