Energy Center I Plant Manager

About Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency

The Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) is a joint-public agency dedicated to serving the energy needs of municipal electric utilities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Founded to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable power, KYMEA provides wholesale power supply, energy market services, and operational support to its member communities.

Our portfolio includes diverse generation resourcesfrom renewable energy projects to traditional power facilitiesensuring resiliency and long-term stability for the communities we serve. At KYMEA, we value collaboration, innovation, and integrity. We are proud to support local growth, provide meaningful career opportunities, and play a vital role in energizing Kentucky's communities.

As part of a growing organization, we are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile professional to join our team.

About the role

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operation, maintenance, and management of the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) Energy Center I (the Facility) in Madisonville, Kentucky. The Plant Manager will be required to manage a range of activities associated with the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Facility. Responsibilities and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Safety & Security : Oversee facility safety programs, training, hazard mitigation, and gas pipeline security.
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance : Ensure adherence to environmental permits, NERC CIP standards, and federal / state / local regulations.
• Supervision & Management : Lead a team of engineers, operators, and O&M technicians; manage staffing, training, performance, and succession planning.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight : Develop and manage capital, inventory, and O&M budgets; oversee asset and inventory management systems.
• Operations & Maintenance : Direct daily plant operations, including engine start / stop procedures, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Emergency Response : Lead outage recovery, pipeline disruption response, and emergency drills in coordination with KYMEA, LGE-KU, and local response teams.

Qualifications

Certifications / Licenses / Registrations

This position offers a salary range of $157,939 – $198,679 annually , based on experience and qualifications.

Download the full Plant Manager recruitment packet here.

The pay range for this role is :

157,939 - 198,679 USD per year(Madisonville, KY)

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