Healy Operations Manager

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as the Healy Operations Manager, where your expertise in power plant operation and maintenance will directly contribute to the heart of our energy mission.

This role offers a starting competitive annual salary of $139,113, based on your experience and qualifications. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of coal-fired power plant theory and DCS plant control systems while leading a dedicated team in Healy. As an integral part of our innovative and forward-thinking organization, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our energy systems operate safely and efficiently.

Elevate your career as you take on this pivotal role, driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

You can get great benefits such as Defined Pension, 401(k) match, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, and Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements) Tuition Reimbursements. Embrace the excitement of making a real impact in the electric cooperative industry while enjoying a rewarding salary that reflects your skills and dedication.

GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

As the Healy Operations Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will lead the operations section of the Healy Plant, ensuring that our two-unit, 75 MW coal-fired power generation facility operates in the safest and most environmentally responsible manner possible. Your leadership will emphasize safety and environmental controls while striving for high availability and capacity factors, maximizing our operating economics in alignment with best engineering practices.

You will coordinate and manage a dedicated team, fostering close collaboration between Shift Foremen and the Operations Supervisor to adhere to central standards and optimize plant performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of energy production while maintaining a commitment to innovative and fiscally responsible practices.

To thrive as the Healy Operations Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, although over ten years of relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for formal education. A solid background in coal-fired plant operations is essential, with a minimum of ten years in the field and at least four years of power plant operations management experience.

Successful applicants will demonstrate four years of hands-on management experience in a power plant environment, showcasing their ability to oversee operational budgets effectively. Proficiency in operating industrial processes using a DCS computerized control system is also required, along with a valid driver's license.

Candidates must have exceptional leadership skills, a strong commitment to safety, and a proactive approach to environmental compliance to ensure the highest operational standards are met.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. More than ten years of relevant experience may be substituted for a college degree.
• Ten years in coal-fired plant operations with at least four years of power plant operations management experience.
• Four years' experience in a management position in a power plant environment with demonstrated budgetary experience.
• Four years' experience operating industrial processes with a DCS computerized control system.
• Valid driver's license.

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.