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 Operations Manager 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 7FA combustion turbine generators and one steam GE D-11 turbine 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!

To apply for a position, please visit www.aeci.org/careers. You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

Applying for a position at Thomas Hill Energy Center and/or New Madrid Power Plant?

Our pre-employment testing procedure has changed effective July 19, 2022 . When you apply, you will receive an email with additional information.

Discover a POWERful opportunity at Associated Electric Cooperative.About 910,000 homes, farms and businesses count on their rural electric cooperatives to deliver electricity 24/7. And they do with power from Associated Electric, the wholesale power supplier to six regional generation and transmission cooperatives (G&Ts) that serve 51 local electric cooperatives in Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma. Each employee at Associated Electric plays a part in providing economic and reliable power to member-owners. Associated employs about 700 people full time at one Arkansas and three Missouri locations, offering employment opportunities across a wide spectrum of technical, operational and professional disciplines. The cooperative is committed to employees and provides a competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. Associated Electric has many strengths: tremendous generation and transmission assets; a strong balance sheet; and a dedicated, talented workforce. If you are ready to work with a company whose financial position and credit ratings continue to be among the best in the country and in a work environment where leaders truly care about the well-being of the workforce, you have come to the right place.