Plant Superintendent

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently searching for a Plant Superintendent to lead the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a generating facility. This position provides leadership to plant employees and helps ensure generating units are safe, reliable, well maintained, and available when called upon to operate.

• Lead and supervise plant employees, including assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback and coaching, supporting employee development, and participating in hiring and employee relations activities.
• Plan and oversee power plant operations when the facility is called upon to generate.
• Plan and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Serve as the lead subject matter expert on the practical operation of the facility, recommending best practices that support employee safety, equipment reliability, and long-term asset performance.
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues and provide guidance to plant personnel.
• Coordinate plant capital projects with engineering staff and other internal and external resources.
• Assist in developing the plant's operations and maintenance budget and evaluating potential capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain production, operations, maintenance, environmental compliance, and safety reports.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation operations and maintenance.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering, chemistry, and accounting principles.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to build a cooperative team environment, share knowledge, and support the development of others.
• Commitment to safe work practices, reliability, and operational excellence.

CIPCO provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and much more.

CIPCO is a generation and transmission electric cooperative built by member cooperatives and the communities they serve. With a balanced, 24/7 energy portfolio, CIPCO is committed to providing cost-effective, clean, safe, and reliable energy. CIPCO and its 13 members serve over 300,000 Iowans in 58 Iowa counties. For more information about CIPCO please visit:

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