| Plant Manager I - II Augusta, AR, USA Bailey Generation Station/ Full Time Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives. A Plant Manager provides the initiative, technical ability and responsibility to manage operations and maintenance of the power plant or plants, of both wholly owned and Joint Owned facilities, consistent with policies of the organization. In this position, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and continuing to strive to push AECC and our mission forward. AECC’s Carl E. Bailey station is a 122-Megawatt natural gas fired boiler capable of operating on #6 fuel oil as backup. The Bailey station is located in Augusta Arkansas, started operation in 1966 and is still key to AECC’s generation portfolio. Responsibilities · Manages the activities of power plant personnel working with and through the Assistant Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor, and the Office Manager/Lab Technician. Oversees AECC's interest in assigned Joint Owned Facility. · Oversees the procurement of equipment, material, and services required for the operation and maintenance of the assigned plant or plants and prepares and issues purchase orders in accordance with policy. Works with Little Rock staff review and approve all Joint Owned invoices and capital projects. · Maintains familiarity with organization's safety manual and reviews work practices periodically to ensure safety practices are being adhered to. · Maintains familiarity with and adheres to all applicable internal policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance and provides training and direction to plant personnel to ensure compliance. · Investigates problems with plant operation and maintenance and strives to identify and implement solutions working with and through plant personnel. · Reviews all aspects of plant operation and maintenance and ensures all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements are adhered to. · Inspects plant equipment routinely including equipment located at remotely located hydroelectric turbine and/or combustion turbine plants. Performs Joint Owned facility visits on a regular basis, depending on need. · Authorizes plant, office, and grounds repair and improvement as required. · Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. · Reviews operations and maintenance results periodically and compares them to planned work programs and schedules to determine any changes or corrective actions required. · Submits weekly operating reports to Power Supply Operations for each assigned power plant. · Develops and maintains morale and motivation of plant employees through recognition of accomplishments, coaching and counseling, encouraging suggestions and expression of viewpoints, and keeping communications adequate and improving. · Implements training program for plant personnel including safety training as developed in consultation with Power Supply Operations, Maintenance Advisor, and other Plant Managers. · Informs AECC Power Market Operators of plant availability and confers with them about generation schedules as necessary. · Develops and implements a planned maintenance program in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and the Assistant Plant Manager and with the assistance of the Maintenance Advisor. · Reviews all time reports, outage reports, job orders and other reports which reflect time spent, work accomplished, and material and equipment used. · Submits a list of proposed investment budget items and anticipated large maintenance items annually and initiates investment, maintenance, and retirement work orders as necessary. Works with Little Rock staff to make sure Joint Owned plant(s) budgets are submitted in a timely manner. · Establishes and maintains levels of spare parts and supplies in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and the Assistant Plant Manager. · The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position. | 
