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.
Assists in managing the maintenance of the power plant to insure the continuous, smooth operation of the plants in normal, abnormal or emergency situations.
- Coordinates maintenance activities and outage planning; develops and implements a planned maintenance program for the assigned power plants.
- Reviews and recommends appropriate changes in plant equipment, design, or existing policies and procedures to maximize plant efficiency and reliability and minimize maintenance expense.
- Maintains records of completed maintenance and repairs, reviews records for identification of equipment problems and initiates corrective action.
- Reviews plant work orders daily and schedules maintenance personnel to perform work as required.
- Maintains familiarity with and adheres to all applicable internal AECC policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance and provides training and direction to plant maintenance personnel to ensure compliance.
- 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.
- Directs training program and reviews all aspects of plant maintenance and ensures all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements are adhered to.
- Works with personnel during turbine generator inspections and repairs and other maintenance projects as necessary and as appropriate subject to the approval of the Plant Superintendent.
- Requisitions spare parts and supplies as needed and recommends changes in inventory levels.
- Inspects plant equipment routinely, including equipment located at remotely located hydroelectric turbine and combustion turbine plants, and determines the need for maintenance.
- Procures equipment, material, and services required for maintenance of the assigned plant or plants; recommends changes for inventory levels.
- Observes plant maintenance and construction work in progress and monitors outside contractors working on plant property.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Plant Manager in implementing safety programs at the plant.
- 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.
- 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.
- The ability to handle necessary stress and work reasonably well with others are essential functions of this position.
- Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
- Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
Associates degree in related technical field plus at least 5 or more years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and the ability to legally operate commercial motor vehicles under 26,000 pounds.
1-2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance; and frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, instruction manuals, etc.
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Must be mechanically inclined and mechanical coursework is desired.
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Must be able to properly use a wide range of hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, etc.
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Must be skilled in working with and through others.
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Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
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Must have a working knowledge of the proper maintenance and repair of all power plant mechanical systems including boiler, steam turbine/generator, hydroelectric turbine/generator, fans pumps, piping and valves, and air compressors.
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Must be knowledgeable in metallurgy and welding. Must be familiar with OSHA rules and regulations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Why Join Us?
We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:
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100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- 2 Floating holidays
- Educational assistance
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
